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Mimosa regina

Declining

Overview

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

Mimosa regina 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 conversion destroy mature plants and prevent successful regeneration. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mimosa regina is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, specifically occurring in gallery forests and woodland savannas with well-drained soils. The species requires the transition zones between forest and grassland habitats that characterize this threatened ecoregion.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa regina classified as Endangered?
Mimosa regina 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 regina 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 conversion destroy mature plants and prevent successful regeneration. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.
Where does Mimosa regina live?
Mimosa regina 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 regina?
The main threats to Mimosa regina 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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