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Manilkara mayarensis

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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.

Manilkara mayarensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to selective logging pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting its coastal and lowland forest habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodlands in the Caribbean region. It typically grows in well-drained soils of lowland and submontane areas, often in association with other native hardwood species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manilkara mayarensis classified as Endangered?
Manilkara mayarensis 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. Manilkara mayarensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to selective logging pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting its coastal and lowland forest habitats.
Where does Manilkara mayarensis live?
Manilkara mayarensis 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 Manilkara mayarensis?
The main threats to Manilkara mayarensis 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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