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Leptolobium tenuifolium

Declining

Overview

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

Leptolobium tenuifolium faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the species' remaining strongholds, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this leguminous tree depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, particularly favoring well-drained soils in gallery forests and woodland margins. It occurs in transitional zones between open grassland and denser forest formations, where it benefits from the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptolobium tenuifolium classified as Endangered?
Leptolobium tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the species' remaining strongholds, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this leguminous tree depends upon.
Where does Leptolobium tenuifolium live?
Leptolobium tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium?
The main threats to Leptolobium tenuifolium 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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