ENEndangered
Caryocar costaricense
Declining
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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.
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in CARYOCARACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caryocar costaricense classified as Endangered?
Caryocar costaricense 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Caryocar costaricense live?
Caryocar costaricense occurs in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caryocar costaricense?
The main threats to Caryocar costaricense are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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