CR

Bonellia robusta

Unknown

Overview

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

Bonellia robusta 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 environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bonellia robusta inhabits specialized terrestrial environments in tropical and subtropical regions of the Caribbean, typically found in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions. The species requires undisturbed natural habitats with particular microclimate characteristics that support its survival and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bonellia robusta classified as Critically Endangered?
Bonellia robusta 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. Bonellia robusta 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 environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Bonellia robusta live?
Bonellia robusta 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 Bonellia robusta?
The main threats to Bonellia robusta 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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