VU

Pithecellobium savannarum

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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.

Pithecellobium savannarum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its native savanna habitats in South America. Conversion of natural grasslands to pasture and cropland has fragmented remaining populations, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the soil conditions and plant communities this leguminous tree depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could shift the delicate moisture balance of savanna ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical and subtropical savannas, particularly in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and well-drained soils. It typically grows in open grasslands with scattered trees and along the edges of gallery forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pithecellobium savannarum classified as Vulnerable?
Pithecellobium savannarum 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. Pithecellobium savannarum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its native savanna habitats in South America. Conversion of natural grasslands to pasture and cropland has fragmented remaining populations, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the soil conditions and plant communities this leguminous tree depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could shift the delicate moisture balance of savanna ecosystems.
Where does Pithecellobium savannarum live?
Pithecellobium savannarum 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 Pithecellobium savannarum?
The main threats to Pithecellobium savannarum 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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