VU

Ficus carautana

Declining

Overview

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

Ficus carautana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range across the Caribbean islands. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this fig species naturally occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized pollination requirements with fig wasps create additional ecological vulnerabilities when forest connectivity is disrupted.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ficus carautana inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the Caribbean region, typically growing in lowland and submontane areas. The species requires intact forest ecosystems to maintain its complex ecological relationships with specialized fig wasp pollinators.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus carautana classified as Vulnerable?
Ficus carautana 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. Ficus carautana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range across the Caribbean islands. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this fig species naturally occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized pollination requirements with fig wasps create additional ecological vulnerabilities when forest connectivity is disrupted.
Where does Ficus carautana live?
Ficus carautana 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 Ficus carautana?
The main threats to Ficus carautana 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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