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Muellera torrensis

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Overview

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

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

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian legume inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystems, particularly in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It occurs in open woodland and grassland transitions within the Cerrado biome.

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Frequently asked questions

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