CR

Byrsonima luacesii

Unknown

Overview

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

Byrsonima luacesii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized soil conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. It is restricted to specific microclimatic conditions within Cuba's fragmented forest remnants.

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Byrsonima bucherae

Unknown
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Malpighia racemiflora

Unknown
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Malpighia mutabilis

Unknown
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Malpighia articulata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima luacesii classified as Critically Endangered?
Byrsonima luacesii 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. Byrsonima luacesii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized soil conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Byrsonima luacesii live?
Byrsonima luacesii 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 Byrsonima luacesii?
The main threats to Byrsonima luacesii 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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