VU

Coursetia gracilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Coursetia gracilis faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as its native dry forest and scrubland ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory vegetation where this leguminous shrub establishes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could shift the boundaries of suitable dry forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coursetia gracilis inhabits dry tropical forests, thorn scrublands, and semi-arid woodland margins, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. This leguminous shrub favors open to semi-open canopy conditions and is often found along forest edges and in disturbed areas where it can establish in gaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coursetia gracilis classified as Vulnerable?
Coursetia gracilis 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. Coursetia gracilis faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as its native dry forest and scrubland ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory vegetation where this leguminous shrub establishes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could shift the boundaries of suitable dry forest habitat.
Where does Coursetia gracilis live?
Coursetia gracilis 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 Coursetia gracilis?
The main threats to Coursetia gracilis 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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