VU

Clibadium manabiense

Unknown

Overview

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

Clibadium manabiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in western Ecuador. The species' restricted distribution in the Manabí Province makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as coastal dry forests are increasingly cleared for pastureland and crop cultivation. Urban development along Ecuador's coast further fragments remaining populations, while the species' apparent ecological specialization limits its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs in the dry coastal forests of western Ecuador, specifically within the Manabí Province. It inhabits seasonally dry tropical forests and forest edges in lowland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils characteristic of Ecuador's coastal dry forest ecosystem.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clibadium manabiense classified as Vulnerable?
Clibadium manabiense 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. Clibadium manabiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in western Ecuador. The species' restricted distribution in the Manabí Province makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as coastal dry forests are increasingly cleared for pastureland and crop cultivation. Urban development along Ecuador's coast further fragments remaining populations, while the species' apparent ecological specialization limits its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.
Where does Clibadium manabiense live?
Clibadium manabiense 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 Clibadium manabiense?
The main threats to Clibadium manabiense 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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