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Bursera gibarensis

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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.

Bursera gibarensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation continues to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits dry deciduous forests and scrublands in the northern coastal regions of Cuba, particularly in areas with limestone-derived soils. It typically grows in semi-arid environments characterized by seasonal rainfall patterns and well-drained substrates.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bursera gibarensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Bursera gibarensis 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. Bursera gibarensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation continues to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Bursera gibarensis live?
Bursera gibarensis 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 Bursera gibarensis?
The main threats to Bursera gibarensis 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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