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Ardisia mogotensis

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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.

Ardisia mogotensis faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized mogote habitat in Cuba. The species' extremely restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its dependence on specific limestone karst conditions limits potential for natural dispersal to alternative sites. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required in its cave and crevice microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits limestone mogotes (isolated hills) and karst formations, typically growing in shaded crevices, cave entrances, and rocky outcrops where moisture levels remain relatively stable. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these limestone environments, including filtered light and consistent humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia mogotensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Ardisia 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. Ardisia mogotensis faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized mogote habitat in Cuba. The species' extremely restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its dependence on specific limestone karst conditions limits potential for natural dispersal to alternative sites. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required in its cave and crevice microhabitats.
Where does Ardisia mogotensis live?
Ardisia mogotensis 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 Ardisia mogotensis?
The main threats to Ardisia 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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