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Verdolaga

Tricerma phyllanthoides

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Tricerma phyllanthoides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry forest ecosystems where this endemic plant persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tricerma phyllanthoides is endemic to dry coastal forests and scrublands of the Caribbean, typically found on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. The species occurs in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and well-drained soils characteristic of tropical dry forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Verdolaga classified as Endangered?
Verdolaga 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. Tricerma phyllanthoides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry forest ecosystems where this endemic plant persists.
Where does Verdolaga live?
Verdolaga 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 Verdolaga?
The main threats to Verdolaga 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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