CR

Acalypha mogotensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Acalypha mogotensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to a single location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any environmental disturbance or land-use change. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the remaining population.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species is endemic to a very restricted area in Cuba, occupying dry forests and scrublands on limestone substrates. It grows in specialized microhabitats within tropical dry forest ecosystems at low to moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acalypha mogotensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Acalypha mogotensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Acalypha mogotensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to a single location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any environmental disturbance or land-use change. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the remaining population.
Where does Acalypha mogotensis live?
Acalypha mogotensis occurs in Cuba, and Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acalypha mogotensis?
The main threats to Acalypha mogotensis 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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