Coccoloba fastigiata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Coccoloba fastigiata faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution to coastal areas makes it particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change. Habitat fragmentation from resort construction and beachfront development has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration.
Habitat
This species inhabits coastal dry forests, beach margins, and rocky shoreline areas throughout the Caribbean islands. It typically grows in sandy or rocky soils near the coast, often forming part of the natural vegetation buffer between marine and terrestrial environments.