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Guettarda quadrifida

Declining

Overview

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

Guettarda quadrifida faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which threaten its coastal forest habitats. Urban development pressure continues to fragment remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guettarda quadrifida inhabits coastal forests, dry woodlands, and scrublands in tropical and subtropical regions. The species typically grows in well-drained soils near coastlines and on limestone substrates, often forming part of the understory vegetation in mixed forest communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettarda quadrifida classified as Endangered?
Guettarda quadrifida 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. Guettarda quadrifida faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which threaten its coastal forest habitats. Urban development pressure continues to fragment remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded areas.
Where does Guettarda quadrifida live?
Guettarda quadrifida 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 quadrifida?
The main threats to Guettarda quadrifida 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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