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Bernardia trelawniensis

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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.

Bernardia trelawniensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's limestone forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and mining operations. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this endemic shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Jamaican shrub inhabits dry limestone forests and woodland areas in Trelawny Parish, typically growing on rocky karst terrain with well-drained soils. The species is adapted to the specialized conditions of Jamaica's limestone plateau ecosystems, where it occurs in forest understory and edge habitats.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bernardia trelawniensis classified as Endangered?
Bernardia trelawniensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Bernardia trelawniensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's limestone forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and mining operations. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this endemic shrub requires.
Where does Bernardia trelawniensis live?
Bernardia trelawniensis 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 Bernardia trelawniensis?
The main threats to Bernardia trelawniensis 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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