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Leptolobium araguaiense

Declining

Overview

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

Leptolobium araguaiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado, where its specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion. Deforestation rates in the Araguaia River basin have accelerated due to soybean cultivation and infrastructure development, fragmenting the remaining populations of this endemic legume tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits gallery forests and riparian woodlands along the Araguaia River system in the Cerrado biome. It requires well-drained soils near seasonal watercourses and depends on the natural fire cycles that maintain the open woodland structure of its native habitat.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptolobium araguaiense classified as Endangered?
Leptolobium araguaiense is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Leptolobium araguaiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado, where its specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion. Deforestation rates in the Araguaia River basin have accelerated due to soybean cultivation and infrastructure development, fragmenting the remaining populations of this endemic legume tree.
Where does Leptolobium araguaiense live?
Leptolobium araguaiense 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 Leptolobium araguaiense?
The main threats to Leptolobium araguaiense 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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