Ocotea arenicola
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ocotea arenicola faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in sandy coastal habitats. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented remaining populations, while coastal development for tourism infrastructure continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restriction to specific sandy soil conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as these areas are often targeted for development due to their accessibility and drainage properties.
Habitat
Ocotea arenicola is endemic to sandy coastal forests and woodland areas, typically found in well-drained sandy soils near the coast. The species occurs in lowland tropical forests and forest edges where sandy substrates provide the specific soil conditions required for its establishment and growth.