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Tabebuia caleticana

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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.

Tabebuia caleticana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Costa Rica's Pacific coastal regions. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining forest patches, while cattle ranching continues to convert critical habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous forests along Costa Rica's Pacific coast, typically growing in lowland areas up to 500 meters elevation. It occurs in both primary forest remnants and secondary growth areas, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabebuia caleticana classified as Endangered?
Tabebuia caleticana 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. Tabebuia caleticana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Costa Rica's Pacific coastal regions. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining forest patches, while cattle ranching continues to convert critical habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Where does Tabebuia caleticana live?
Tabebuia caleticana 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 Tabebuia caleticana?
The main threats to Tabebuia caleticana 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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