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Inga maritima

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Overview

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

Inga maritima faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast, where beachfront construction directly destroys its specialized sandy coastal habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which erode the narrow coastal zones where it naturally occurs. Agricultural expansion and urban sprawl further fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents natural recolonization of disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inga maritima is endemic to sandy coastal plains and restinga vegetation along Brazil's Atlantic coast, typically growing in well-drained sandy soils within 5 kilometers of the ocean. The species thrives in the transition zones between coastal dunes and inland forest fragments, where it forms part of the specialized restinga ecosystem.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga maritima classified as Endangered?
Inga maritima 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. Inga maritima faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast, where beachfront construction directly destroys its specialized sandy coastal habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which erode the narrow coastal zones where it naturally occurs. Agricultural expansion and urban sprawl further fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents natural recolonization of disturbed areas.
Where does Inga maritima live?
Inga maritima 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 Inga maritima?
The main threats to Inga maritima 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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