CR

Buxus jaucoensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Buxus jaucoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species is further endangered by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest understory composition. Hurricane damage has also significantly impacted remaining populations, with slow recovery rates typical of boxwood species making population resilience particularly challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic boxwood species inhabits moist limestone forests and serpentine soils in the mountainous regions of Puerto Rico. It typically grows in the understory of subtropical wet forests at elevations between 200-800 meters, often associated with other endemic Caribbean flora.

Other threatened species in Buxaceae

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Buxus rheedioides

Unknown
CR

Buxus acunae

Unknown
CR

Buxus imbricata

Unknown
CR

Buxus cubana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Buxus jaucoensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Buxus jaucoensis 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 jaucoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species is further endangered by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest understory composition. Hurricane damage has also significantly impacted remaining populations, with slow recovery rates typical of boxwood species making population resilience particularly challenging.
Where does Buxus jaucoensis live?
Buxus jaucoensis 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 jaucoensis?
The main threats to Buxus jaucoensis 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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