Anthodiscus chocoensis
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| Anthodiscus chocoensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Caryocaraceae |
| Genus: | Anthodiscus |
| Species: | A. chocoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthodiscus chocoensis | |
Anthodiscus chocoensis is a species of plant in the family Caryocaraceae family. It is an endangered species native to Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Anthodiscus chocoensis has a fragmented distribution across its range, which includes the Chocó and Valle del Cauca departments in Colombia, the Donoso District in Panama, and the south-western coast of Costa Rica (particularly on the Osa Peninsula and the area surrounding the Golfo Dulce). It primarily occurs in lowland tropical rainforests below 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level, but may be found as high as 1,204 m (3,950 ft) above sea level. It is most common on hilly or otherwise irregular terrain.[1]