Zapoteca microcephala
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zapoteca microcephala faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for pastureland has fragmented the dry forest habitats this leguminous tree depends upon, while urban development continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in Central America, typically growing in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons. It occurs in both primary forest remnants and secondary growth areas, often along forest edges and in partially cleared landscapes.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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