VU

Xylosma serpentina

Unknown

Overview

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

Xylosma serpentina faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical dry forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development throughout its range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery from disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xylosma serpentina inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations ranging from sea level to moderate mountain slopes. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and can tolerate periods of drought characteristic of dry forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xylosma serpentina classified as Vulnerable?
Xylosma serpentina is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Xylosma serpentina faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical dry forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development throughout its range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery from disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Xylosma serpentina live?
Xylosma serpentina 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 Xylosma serpentina?
The main threats to Xylosma serpentina 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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