CR

Bonania elliptica

Unknown

Overview

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

Bonania elliptica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and storm surge events, which can devastate entire populations in single weather events. Agricultural conversion and invasive plant species further fragment and degrade the remaining coastal forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bonania elliptica inhabits coastal dry forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in sandy soils near shorelines and on limestone substrates. The species is adapted to salt-tolerant conditions and occurs in areas subject to periodic drought and hurricane disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bonania elliptica classified as Critically Endangered?
Bonania elliptica 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. Bonania elliptica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and storm surge events, which can devastate entire populations in single weather events. Agricultural conversion and invasive plant species further fragment and degrade the remaining coastal forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Bonania elliptica live?
Bonania elliptica 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 Bonania elliptica?
The main threats to Bonania elliptica 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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