CR

Casearia bissei

Unknown

Overview

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

Casearia bissei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Cuba's remaining natural forests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and urban development pressures. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Casearia bissei is endemic to Cuba where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at moderate elevations. The species requires well-preserved forest ecosystems with adequate canopy cover and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Casearia bissei classified as Critically Endangered?
Casearia bissei 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. Casearia bissei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Cuba's remaining natural forests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and urban development pressures. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Casearia bissei live?
Casearia bissei 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 Casearia bissei?
The main threats to Casearia bissei 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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