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Wercklea cocleana

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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.

Wercklea cocleana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Costa Rica's Pacific coastal lowlands, which has fragmented its already limited forest habitat. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and urban development continues to reduce the species' range, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic shrub requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Costa Rican shrub inhabits lowland tropical wet forests and forest edges in the Pacific coastal region, typically growing in areas with high humidity and specific soil conditions. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest fragments at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wercklea cocleana classified as Endangered?
Wercklea cocleana 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. Wercklea cocleana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Costa Rica's Pacific coastal lowlands, which has fragmented its already limited forest habitat. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and urban development continues to reduce the species' range, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic shrub requires for survival.
Where does Wercklea cocleana live?
Wercklea cocleana 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 Wercklea cocleana?
The main threats to Wercklea cocleana 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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