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chocalho-de-cascavel

Crotalaria micans

Least Concern

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The Caracas Rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) is a species in the genus Crotalaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Crotalaria micans (chocalho-de-cascavel)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese chocalho-de-cascavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chocalho-de-cascavel?

The scientific name of chocalho-de-cascavel is Crotalaria micans. It belongs to the genus Crotalaria.

What is the conservation status of chocalho-de-cascavel?

chocalho-de-cascavel (Crotalaria micans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does chocalho-de-cascavel live?

chocalho-de-cascavel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), El Salvador, Fiji, Honduras, India, Japan.

What family does chocalho-de-cascavel belong to?

chocalho-de-cascavel (Crotalaria micans) belongs to the genus Crotalaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is chocalho-de-cascavel endangered?

No, chocalho-de-cascavel (Crotalaria micans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does chocalho-de-cascavel belong to?

chocalho-de-cascavel (Crotalaria micans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of chocalho-de-cascavel?

The closest relatives of chocalho-de-cascavel in the genus Crotalaria include amendoim-bravo, cascaveleira, chocalho, chocalho-de-cascavel, Rattleweed.