Manilkara excisa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Manilkara excisa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range, particularly for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' valuable timber has led to selective logging pressure, while its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make population recovery extremely difficult. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting the coastal and lowland forests where this species occurs.
Habitat
Manilkara excisa inhabits tropical moist forests, coastal woodlands, and secondary forests across the Caribbean islands, typically occurring in lowland areas up to moderate elevations. The species shows preference for well-drained soils and can be found in both primary forest remnants and disturbed forest edges.
Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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