Mimosa caesalpiniifolia
VU

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia

Local name: Sabiá

Unknown

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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.

Sabiá faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation and land conversion throughout its native Caatinga range in northeastern Brazil. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented remaining populations, while overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine has further reduced wild stands. Climate change intensifies drought stress in this already arid ecosystem, making recovery increasingly difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sabiá is endemic to the Caatinga dry forest ecosystem of northeastern Brazil, thriving in semi-arid scrublands and thorny woodlands. This hardy leguminous tree adapts to poor soils and irregular rainfall patterns characteristic of the region's challenging environment.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sabiá classified as Vulnerable?
Sabiá 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. Sabiá faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation and land conversion throughout its native Caatinga range in northeastern Brazil. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented remaining populations, while overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine has further reduced wild stands. Climate change intensifies drought stress in this already arid ecosystem, making recovery increasingly difficult.
Where does Sabiá live?
Sabiá 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 Sabiá?
The main threats to Sabiá 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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