Coccoloba gigantifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Coccoloba gigantifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while coastal development threatens remaining populations in lowland areas. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Habitat
Coccoloba gigantifolia inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodlands in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. The species shows preference for areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.