Monteverdia communis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Monteverdia communis faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical dry forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development throughout its range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems it depends upon.
Habitat
Monteverdia communis inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands, typically found in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in regions with limestone-derived soils.