VU

Antillanthus moaensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Antillanthus moaensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range on the Moa massif makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized limestone habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban plant inhabits specialized limestone substrates in montane forests of the Moa massif in eastern Cuba. It occurs in humid, shaded environments within the unique serpentine and limestone geological formations that characterize this biogeographically distinct region.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Antillanthus moaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Antillanthus moaensis 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. Antillanthus moaensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range on the Moa massif makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized limestone habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic plant's survival.
Where does Antillanthus moaensis live?
Antillanthus moaensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antillanthus moaensis?
The main threats to Antillanthus moaensis 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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