VU

Guettarda frangulifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Guettarda frangulifolia faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its Caribbean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to hurricane damage due to its restricted distribution on small islands, where single storm events can devastate entire populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which directly impacts the coastal lowland habitats this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal forests and woodland edges in the Caribbean, typically growing in sandy soils near shorelines and in lowland areas up to moderate elevations. It prefers semi-deciduous tropical forests and forest margins where it can access adequate sunlight while benefiting from the protection of larger canopy trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettarda frangulifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Guettarda frangulifolia 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. Guettarda frangulifolia faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its Caribbean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to hurricane damage due to its restricted distribution on small islands, where single storm events can devastate entire populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which directly impacts the coastal lowland habitats this species depends upon.
Where does Guettarda frangulifolia live?
Guettarda frangulifolia 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 Guettarda frangulifolia?
The main threats to Guettarda frangulifolia 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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