CR

Canavalia microsperma

Unknown

Overview

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

Canavalia microsperma faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted beach habitats. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to habitat destruction, with individual populations at risk of complete elimination from single development projects. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional threats to its narrow coastal zone habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered legume is restricted to sandy coastal beaches and dune systems in tropical regions. It typically grows in the upper beach zone and coastal strand vegetation, where it can tolerate salt spray and sandy soils.

Other threatened species in Fabaceae

Macrolobium pittieriEN

Macrolobium pittieri

Unknown
EN

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis

Unknown
CR

Mexican royal ebony

Swartzia cubensis

Unknown
CR

Galactia rotundata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Canavalia microsperma classified as Critically Endangered?
Canavalia microsperma 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. Canavalia microsperma faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted beach habitats. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to habitat destruction, with individual populations at risk of complete elimination from single development projects. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional threats to its narrow coastal zone habitat.
Where does Canavalia microsperma live?
Canavalia microsperma 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 Canavalia microsperma?
The main threats to Canavalia microsperma 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.