VU

Cordia harrisii

Unknown

Overview

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

Cordia harrisii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species depends upon for successful reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cordia harrisii inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and often occurs in forest edges and secondary growth areas within its native range.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cordia harrisii classified as Vulnerable?
Cordia harrisii 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. Cordia harrisii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species depends upon for successful reproduction and survival.
Where does Cordia harrisii live?
Cordia harrisii 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 Cordia harrisii?
The main threats to Cordia harrisii 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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