CR

Cordia ramirezii

Declining

Overview

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

Cordia ramirezii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cordia ramirezii inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands, typically occurring in lowland and foothill regions with well-drained soils. The species shows preference for forest edges and secondary growth areas within its native range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cordia ramirezii classified as Critically Endangered?
Cordia ramirezii 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. Cordia ramirezii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Cordia ramirezii live?
Cordia ramirezii occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cordia ramirezii?
The main threats to Cordia ramirezii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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