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Tabebuia clementis

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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 clementis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented remaining forest patches, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate forest ecosystems where this endemic tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tabebuia clementis inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in the Caribbean, typically growing on limestone-derived soils at low to moderate elevations. The species requires well-drained soils and occurs in both primary forest remnants and secondary growth areas with adequate canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabebuia clementis classified as Endangered?
Tabebuia clementis 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 clementis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented remaining forest patches, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate forest ecosystems where this endemic tree species persists.
Where does Tabebuia clementis live?
Tabebuia clementis 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 clementis?
The main threats to Tabebuia clementis 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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