Bauhinia jenningsii
CR

Bauhinia jenningsii

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.

Bauhinia jenningsii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in tropical dry forests and woodland savannas, typically in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It is adapted to semi-arid conditions and is often found on rocky slopes and hillsides in its native range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bauhinia jenningsii classified as Critically Endangered?
Bauhinia jenningsii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Bauhinia jenningsii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Bauhinia jenningsii live?
Bauhinia jenningsii 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 Bauhinia jenningsii?
The main threats to Bauhinia jenningsii 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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