VU

zapote de costa

Manilkara pleeana

Unknown

Overview

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

Manilkara pleeana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited coastal range in Central America. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while coastal development for tourism and infrastructure continues to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Zapote de costa inhabits lowland coastal forests and gallery forests along rivers in Central America, typically occurring at elevations below 500 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in humid tropical forests near the Caribbean coast.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is zapote de costa classified as Vulnerable?
zapote de costa 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. Manilkara pleeana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited coastal range in Central America. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while coastal development for tourism and infrastructure continues to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal forest ecosystems.
Where does zapote de costa live?
zapote de costa 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 zapote de costa?
The main threats to zapote de costa 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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