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Agave cajalbanensis

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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.

Agave cajalbanensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in Cuba's coastal limestone areas. The species is critically endangered due to habitat destruction from coastal development, quarrying activities that destroy the limestone substrates it requires, and collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban agave inhabits dry coastal limestone formations and rocky outcrops along the northern coast. It grows in xerophytic scrubland on calcareous soils with excellent drainage, typically in areas with high salt exposure and intense solar radiation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave cajalbanensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Agave cajalbanensis 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. Agave cajalbanensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in Cuba's coastal limestone areas. The species is critically endangered due to habitat destruction from coastal development, quarrying activities that destroy the limestone substrates it requires, and collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal habitat.
Where does Agave cajalbanensis live?
Agave cajalbanensis 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 Agave cajalbanensis?
The main threats to Agave cajalbanensis 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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