pata-de-vaca
VU

pata-de-vaca

Bauhinia divaricata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhinia_divaricata

Overview

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

Bauhinia divaricata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native range in South America, particularly in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Cattle ranching and soybean cultivation have fragmented its habitat, while logging for timber and fuelwood has reduced mature forest stands. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bauhinia divaricata inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in Brazil's Atlantic Forest biome and adjacent cerrado regions. The species typically grows in secondary forest edges, gallery forests along waterways, and disturbed forest areas with partial canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is pata-de-vaca classified as Vulnerable?
pata-de-vaca 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. Bauhinia divaricata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native range in South America, particularly in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Cattle ranching and soybean cultivation have fragmented its habitat, while logging for timber and fuelwood has reduced mature forest stands. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this species' reproductive cycles.
Where does pata-de-vaca live?
pata-de-vaca 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 pata-de-vaca?
The main threats to pata-de-vaca 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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