Clusia brittonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Clusia brittonii faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Puerto Rico. The species' restricted distribution to specific limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and complete site destruction. Hurricane damage and invasive plant species further compound the pressures on remaining populations, while the small population size increases vulnerability to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Habitat
Clusia brittonii is endemic to limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops in the karst regions of northern Puerto Rico. The species requires specific geological conditions and grows in crevices and ledges of limestone formations, often in areas with thin soils and exposed rock faces.
Other threatened species in Clusiaceae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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