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Bourreria moaensis

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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.

Bourreria moaensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's coastal forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range on the Moa Peninsula makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting Cuba's northeastern coast.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban shrub inhabits coastal dry forests and scrublands on limestone substrates along the Moa Peninsula in eastern Cuba. It typically grows in semi-deciduous forests at low elevations, often in areas with thin soils over karst topography.

Other threatened species in Ehretiaceae

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Rochefortia septentrionalis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bourreria moaensis classified as Endangered?
Bourreria moaensis 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. Bourreria moaensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's coastal forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range on the Moa Peninsula makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting Cuba's northeastern coast.
Where does Bourreria moaensis live?
Bourreria moaensis 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 Bourreria moaensis?
The main threats to Bourreria moaensis 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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