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Mimosa dominarum

Declining

Overview

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

Mimosa dominarum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land clearing further degrade suitable growing areas. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic legume occurs in gallery forests and woodland edges within the Brazilian Cerrado savanna ecosystem. It typically grows in areas with seasonal flooding patterns and requires specific soil conditions found along watercourses and forest margins.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa dominarum classified as Endangered?
Mimosa dominarum 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 dominarum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land clearing further degrade suitable growing areas. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.
Where does Mimosa dominarum live?
Mimosa dominarum 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 dominarum?
The main threats to Mimosa dominarum 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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