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Mimosa neonitens

Declining

Overview

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

Mimosa neonitens faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian legume inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, typically found in open grasslands and woodland margins with well-drained soils. The species occurs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, often growing alongside other native Cerrado vegetation.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa neonitens classified as Endangered?
Mimosa neonitens 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 neonitens faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat patches.
Where does Mimosa neonitens live?
Mimosa neonitens 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 neonitens?
The main threats to Mimosa neonitens 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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