CR

Dendropanax glaberrimus

Declining

Overview

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

Dendropanax glaberrimus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while the small population size increases vulnerability to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits tropical moist forests and secondary woodland areas in the Caribbean region. It typically grows in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendropanax glaberrimus classified as Critically Endangered?
Dendropanax glaberrimus 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. Dendropanax glaberrimus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while the small population size increases vulnerability to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Dendropanax glaberrimus live?
Dendropanax glaberrimus 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 Dendropanax glaberrimus?
The main threats to Dendropanax glaberrimus 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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