CR

Mimosa acroconica

Declining

Overview

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

Mimosa acroconica faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its restricted range within Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the fragmented patches where this critically endangered legume persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mimosa acroconica is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, where it grows in open grasslands and woodland margins on well-drained soils. The species appears to favor areas with specific soil chemistry and drainage patterns typical of the Cerrado's mosaic landscape.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa acroconica classified as Critically Endangered?
Mimosa acroconica 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. Mimosa acroconica faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its restricted range within Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the fragmented patches where this critically endangered legume persists.
Where does Mimosa acroconica live?
Mimosa acroconica 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 Mimosa acroconica?
The main threats to Mimosa acroconica 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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