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Plumeria trinitensis

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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.

Plumeria trinitensis faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Trinidad and Tobago. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental use has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry forest ecosystems where this endemic frangipani occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plumeria trinitensis is endemic to Trinidad and Tobago, where it inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and coastal areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plumeria trinitensis classified as Endangered?
Plumeria trinitensis 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. Plumeria trinitensis faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Trinidad and Tobago. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental use has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry forest ecosystems where this endemic frangipani occurs.
Where does Plumeria trinitensis live?
Plumeria trinitensis 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 Plumeria trinitensis?
The main threats to Plumeria trinitensis 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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