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Mimosa decorticans

Declining

Overview

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

Mimosa decorticans faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species further degrade the specialized soil conditions this endemic legume requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits sandy soils and rocky outcrops within Cerrado savanna ecosystems, particularly in areas with well-drained substrates and seasonal rainfall patterns. It typically occurs in open grasslands and woodland edges where competition from larger woody species is limited.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa decorticans classified as Endangered?
Mimosa decorticans 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. Mimosa decorticans faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species further degrade the specialized soil conditions this endemic legume requires for survival.
Where does Mimosa decorticans live?
Mimosa decorticans 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 decorticans?
The main threats to Mimosa decorticans 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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