ENEndangered
Geobalanus retifolius
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in CHRYSOBALANACEAE
Threatened in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Geobalanus retifolius classified as Endangered?
Geobalanus retifolius is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Geobalanus retifolius live?
Geobalanus retifolius occurs in El Salvador, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Geobalanus retifolius?
The main threats to Geobalanus retifolius are 11.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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