VU

Inga martinicensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Inga martinicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Caribbean range, particularly in Martinique and surrounding islands. Urban development and tourism infrastructure have fragmented remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small, isolated populations of this endemic legume tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges in the Lesser Antilles, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations from sea level to 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along streams and in gallery forests where moisture levels remain consistently high.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga martinicensis classified as Vulnerable?
Inga martinicensis 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. Inga martinicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Caribbean range, particularly in Martinique and surrounding islands. Urban development and tourism infrastructure have fragmented remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small, isolated populations of this endemic legume tree.
Where does Inga martinicensis live?
Inga martinicensis 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 martinicensis?
The main threats to Inga martinicensis 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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