Coco Cristal
VU

Coco Cristal

Lecythis tuyrana

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) May Bedoya, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by May Bedoya

Overview

Coco Cristal (Lecythis tuyrana) is a tropical tree species belonging to the Brazil nut family, characterized by its distinctive woody capsules that split open to release large seeds. This canopy tree produces showy flowers and plays a crucial ecological role as a food source for various mammals and birds that disperse its seeds throughout the forest.

Coco Cristal faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central America. The species' dependence on mature forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits tropical moist lowland and premontane forests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest ecosystems with well-developed canopy structure. Occurs at elevations from sea level to approximately 1,200 meters in areas with high rainfall and humid conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coco Cristal classified as Vulnerable?
Coco Cristal 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. Coco Cristal faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central America. The species' dependence on mature forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats.
Where does Coco Cristal live?
Coco Cristal 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 Coco Cristal?
The main threats to Coco Cristal 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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