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Buxus imbricata

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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.

Buxus imbricata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species is particularly vulnerable to deforestation for cattle ranching and subsistence farming, which has fragmented its remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small, isolated populations that remain.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buxus imbricata inhabits dry forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing on limestone soils and rocky slopes at low to moderate elevations. The species is adapted to semi-arid conditions and is often found in secondary growth areas following disturbance.

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Buxus rheedioides

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Buxus acunae

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Buxus cubana

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Buxus jaucoensis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Buxus imbricata classified as Critically Endangered?
Buxus imbricata 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. Buxus imbricata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species is particularly vulnerable to deforestation for cattle ranching and subsistence farming, which has fragmented its remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small, isolated populations that remain.
Where does Buxus imbricata live?
Buxus imbricata 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 Buxus imbricata?
The main threats to Buxus imbricata 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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