CR

Galactia herradurensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Galactia herradurensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented and destroyed much of its native dry forest habitat. Urban development pressures in the Herraduras region have further reduced available habitat patches. The species' extremely limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes in precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous plant is endemic to dry tropical forests and woodland edges in the Herraduras region of Costa Rica. It typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest margins at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galactia herradurensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Galactia herradurensis 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. Galactia herradurensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented and destroyed much of its native dry forest habitat. Urban development pressures in the Herraduras region have further reduced available habitat patches. The species' extremely limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes in precipitation patterns.
Where does Galactia herradurensis live?
Galactia herradurensis 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 Galactia herradurensis?
The main threats to Galactia herradurensis 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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