VU

Senna saeri

Declining

Overview

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

Senna saeri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Fire regime alterations, both increased frequency from human activities and fire suppression in protected areas, disrupt the species' natural ecological cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Senna saeri is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, inhabiting open grasslands and savanna woodlands with well-drained soils. The species typically occurs in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the natural fire cycles characteristic of Cerrado ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Senna saeri classified as Vulnerable?
Senna saeri 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. Senna saeri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Fire regime alterations, both increased frequency from human activities and fire suppression in protected areas, disrupt the species' natural ecological cycles.
Where does Senna saeri live?
Senna saeri occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Senna saeri?
The main threats to Senna saeri 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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