VU

Muellera fernandesii

Unknown

Overview

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

Muellera fernandesii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its native Cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this leguminous tree depends upon for regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystems, particularly in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It occurs in both gallery forests along watercourses and in the more open cerrado sensu stricto vegetation formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Muellera fernandesii classified as Vulnerable?
Muellera fernandesii 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. Muellera fernandesii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its native Cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this leguminous tree depends upon for regeneration.
Where does Muellera fernandesii live?
Muellera fernandesii 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 Muellera fernandesii?
The main threats to Muellera fernandesii 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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