Clusia moaensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Clusia moaensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in eastern Cuba. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes unable to withstand continued habitat loss.
Habitat
Clusia moaensis is endemic to the mountainous regions of eastern Cuba, particularly around the Sierra Maestra and adjacent areas. This species typically grows in humid montane forests and cloud forest environments at elevations between 400-1,200 meters, often on steep slopes and rocky outcrops.