Chaetocarpus coriaceus
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.
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.
