CR

Bonania erythrosperma

Unknown

Overview

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

Bonania erythrosperma faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized ecosystem requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bonania erythrosperma inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in limestone-derived soils and rocky outcrops. The species is adapted to arid conditions and is often found in association with other drought-tolerant native vegetation in these specialized ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bonania erythrosperma classified as Critically Endangered?
Bonania erythrosperma 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 erythrosperma faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized ecosystem requirements.
Where does Bonania erythrosperma live?
Bonania erythrosperma 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 erythrosperma?
The main threats to Bonania erythrosperma 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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