VU

Cordia restingae

Declining

Overview

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

Cordia restingae faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys its specialized restinga habitat. Urban sprawl and beachfront construction have fragmented remaining populations, while sand mining and dune stabilization projects alter the natural coastal dynamics essential for restinga ecosystem maintenance. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which can erode the narrow coastal strips where this endemic species survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cordia restingae is endemic to Brazil's restinga ecosystems, the specialized coastal vegetation communities that develop on sandy soils behind beach dunes along the Atlantic coast. These habitats are characterized by salt-tolerant shrublands and low forests adapted to nutrient-poor sandy substrates and periodic salt spray exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cordia restingae classified as Vulnerable?
Cordia restingae 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 restingae faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys its specialized restinga habitat. Urban sprawl and beachfront construction have fragmented remaining populations, while sand mining and dune stabilization projects alter the natural coastal dynamics essential for restinga ecosystem maintenance. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which can erode the narrow coastal strips where this endemic species survives.
Where does Cordia restingae live?
Cordia restingae 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 restingae?
The main threats to Cordia restingae 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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