VU

Alvaradoa jamaicensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Alvaradoa jamaicensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's remaining dry forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and infrastructure projects. The species' limited distribution across fragmented forest patches makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Hurricane damage and invasive plant species further degrade the specialized dry limestone forest habitats this endemic tree requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Jamaican tree inhabits dry limestone forests and woodland areas, typically growing on rocky karst terrain in the island's drier regions. It occurs in both primary and secondary dry forests at low to moderate elevations, often associated with other endemic Caribbean dry forest species.

Rocky areas· major

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EN

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alvaradoa jamaicensis classified as Vulnerable?
Alvaradoa jamaicensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Alvaradoa jamaicensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's remaining dry forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and infrastructure projects. The species' limited distribution across fragmented forest patches makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Hurricane damage and invasive plant species further degrade the specialized dry limestone forest habitats this endemic tree requires for survival.
Where does Alvaradoa jamaicensis live?
Alvaradoa jamaicensis 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 Alvaradoa jamaicensis?
The main threats to Alvaradoa jamaicensis 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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