VU

Coccoloba matudae

Unknown

Overview

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

Coccoloba matudae faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its coastal and lowland forest habitats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-related changes affecting coastal ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal forests, lowland tropical forests, and forest edges in Central America. It typically grows in well-drained soils near coastlines and in transitional zones between different forest types.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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VU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccoloba matudae classified as Vulnerable?
Coccoloba matudae 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. Coccoloba matudae faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its coastal and lowland forest habitats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-related changes affecting coastal ecosystems.
Where does Coccoloba matudae live?
Coccoloba matudae 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 matudae?
The main threats to Coccoloba matudae 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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