VU

Chaetocarpus coriaceus

Unknown

Overview

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

Chaetocarpus coriaceus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragment its remaining forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can damage the mature forest canopies this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Chaetocarpus coriaceus inhabits tropical moist forests and secondary woodlands across the Caribbean islands. The species typically occurs in lowland to montane forest environments, favoring areas with well-developed canopy cover and rich, organic soils.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chaetocarpus coriaceus classified as Vulnerable?
Chaetocarpus coriaceus 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. Chaetocarpus coriaceus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragment its remaining forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can damage the mature forest canopies this species requires.
Where does Chaetocarpus coriaceus live?
Chaetocarpus coriaceus occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chaetocarpus coriaceus?
The main threats to Chaetocarpus coriaceus 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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