CR

Coccoloba lindaviana

Unknown

Overview

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

Coccoloba lindaviana faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Puerto Rico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from human activities. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and space, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the Caribbean region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Puerto Rican tree inhabits dry coastal forests and limestone hills in the northern karst region of the island. It grows in well-drained soils on rocky substrates, typically in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of tropical dry forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccoloba lindaviana classified as Critically Endangered?
Coccoloba lindaviana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Coccoloba lindaviana faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Puerto Rico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from human activities. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and space, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the Caribbean region.
Where does Coccoloba lindaviana live?
Coccoloba lindaviana 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 Coccoloba lindaviana?
The main threats to Coccoloba lindaviana 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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