CR

Coccoloba yaracuyensis

Declining

Overview

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

Coccoloba yaracuyensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Venezuela's Yaracuy state. The species' restriction to a small geographic area makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local environmental changes. Mining activities and urban development pressures in the region further compound the threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Venezuelan species inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland areas in the coastal mountain ranges of Yaracuy state. It typically occurs in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges at elevations between 200-800 meters above sea level.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccoloba yaracuyensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Coccoloba yaracuyensis 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 yaracuyensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Venezuela's Yaracuy state. The species' restriction to a small geographic area makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local environmental changes. Mining activities and urban development pressures in the region further compound the threats to remaining populations.
Where does Coccoloba yaracuyensis live?
Coccoloba yaracuyensis occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coccoloba yaracuyensis?
The main threats to Coccoloba yaracuyensis 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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