VU

Mimosa townsendii

Unknown

Overview

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

Mimosa townsendii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural savanna cycles this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns critical for this drought-adapted legume's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, thriving in well-drained sandy soils of open grasslands and woodland margins. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,200 meters in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa townsendii classified as Vulnerable?
Mimosa townsendii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Mimosa townsendii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural savanna cycles this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns critical for this drought-adapted legume's reproductive success.
Where does Mimosa townsendii live?
Mimosa townsendii 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 townsendii?
The main threats to Mimosa townsendii 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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