CR

Machaerium maritimae

Unknown

Overview

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

Machaerium maritimae faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast, where beachfront construction directly destroys its specialized sandy coastal habitat. The species is further threatened by sand mining operations and coastal erosion exacerbated by climate change, which eliminate the specific substrate conditions this leguminous tree requires for establishment and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Machaerium maritimae is endemic to sandy coastal areas and beach margins along Brazil's Atlantic coast, where it grows in well-drained sandy soils just inland from the high tide line. This specialized habitat includes coastal dunes, sandy flats, and the transition zones between beach and inland vegetation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Machaerium maritimae classified as Critically Endangered?
Machaerium maritimae 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. Machaerium maritimae faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast, where beachfront construction directly destroys its specialized sandy coastal habitat. The species is further threatened by sand mining operations and coastal erosion exacerbated by climate change, which eliminate the specific substrate conditions this leguminous tree requires for establishment and survival.
Where does Machaerium maritimae live?
Machaerium maritimae 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 Machaerium maritimae?
The main threats to Machaerium maritimae 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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