CR

Baccharis nipensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Baccharis nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already limited populations. The species' extremely small population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban shrub inhabits dry coastal scrublands and rocky limestone outcrops in the Nipe region of eastern Cuba. It grows in xerophytic vegetation communities adapted to poor soils and seasonal drought conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Baccharis nipensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Baccharis nipensis 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. Baccharis nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already limited populations. The species' extremely small population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Baccharis nipensis live?
Baccharis nipensis 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 Baccharis nipensis?
The main threats to Baccharis nipensis 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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