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Acidocroton ekmanii

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Overview

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

Acidocroton ekmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits dry forests and scrublands in the Dominican Republic, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. The species requires specific moisture conditions found in semi-arid tropical environments with distinct wet and dry seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acidocroton ekmanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Acidocroton ekmanii 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. Acidocroton ekmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Where does Acidocroton ekmanii live?
Acidocroton ekmanii 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 Acidocroton ekmanii?
The main threats to Acidocroton ekmanii 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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