CR

Chamaecrista fulgida

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Chamaecrista fulgida faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining populations of this endemic legume. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes reducing genetic diversity and increasing extinction risk.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic legume species inhabits specialized dry forest and scrubland environments, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and rocky outcrops. It occurs in fragmented patches of native vegetation within a highly restricted geographic range.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaecrista fulgida classified as Critically Endangered?
Chamaecrista fulgida is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Chamaecrista fulgida faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining populations of this endemic legume. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes reducing genetic diversity and increasing extinction risk.
Where does Chamaecrista fulgida live?
Chamaecrista fulgida occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chamaecrista fulgida?
The main threats to Chamaecrista fulgida are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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