VU

Senegalia ferruginea

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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.

Senegalia ferruginea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its West African range, with traditional farming practices and cattle herding fragmenting its woodland habitat. Overexploitation for fuelwood, construction materials, and medicinal bark compounds the decline, as local communities increasingly harvest mature trees faster than natural regeneration can occur. Climate variability in the Sahel region further stresses remaining populations through prolonged droughts that reduce seedling survival rates.

Threat summary

Habitat

This thorny tree species inhabits dry woodlands, savannas, and semi-arid grasslands across West Africa, particularly thriving in sandy and lateritic soils of the Sudano-Sahelian zone. It commonly occurs in mixed woodland communities alongside other drought-adapted Acacia species and serves as an important component of traditional agroforestry systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Senegalia ferruginea classified as Vulnerable?
Senegalia ferruginea 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. Senegalia ferruginea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its West African range, with traditional farming practices and cattle herding fragmenting its woodland habitat. Overexploitation for fuelwood, construction materials, and medicinal bark compounds the decline, as local communities increasingly harvest mature trees faster than natural regeneration can occur. Climate variability in the Sahel region further stresses remaining populations through prolonged droughts that reduce seedling survival rates.
Where does Senegalia ferruginea live?
Senegalia ferruginea 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 Senegalia ferruginea?
The main threats to Senegalia ferruginea 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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