Chloroleucon extortum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chloroleucon extortum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for pastureland and crop cultivation has fragmented its dry forest habitat, while urban development continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns.
Habitat
This leguminous tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in Central America, typically growing in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons. It occurs in lowland and foothill regions where it forms part of the canopy structure in remnant forest patches.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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