VU

Comocladia cordata

Unknown

Overview

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

Comocladia cordata faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agricultural development and urban expansion throughout its Caribbean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Comocladia cordata inhabits tropical dry forests, coastal woodlands, and scrublands in the Caribbean region. The species typically grows in well-drained soils of lowland and coastal areas, often in secondary forest formations and forest edges.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Comocladia cordata classified as Vulnerable?
Comocladia cordata 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. Comocladia cordata faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agricultural development and urban expansion throughout its Caribbean range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Comocladia cordata live?
Comocladia cordata 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 Comocladia cordata?
The main threats to Comocladia cordata 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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