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Byttneria obtusata

Unknown

Overview

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

Byttneria obtusata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. 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 an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Byttneria obtusata inhabits moist tropical forests and forest edges in the Caribbean region, typically growing in areas with consistent humidity and partial shade. The species is adapted to well-drained soils in lowland and lower montane forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byttneria obtusata classified as Endangered?
Byttneria obtusata 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. Byttneria obtusata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. 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 an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Byttneria obtusata live?
Byttneria obtusata 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 Byttneria obtusata?
The main threats to Byttneria obtusata 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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