VU

Clusia polystigma

Unknown

Overview

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

Clusia polystigma faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the montane forest ecosystems where this species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the mountainous regions it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Clusia polystigma inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments in the Caribbean, typically occurring at higher elevations where moisture levels remain consistently high. The species is adapted to the humid, epiphyte-rich ecosystems characteristic of tropical mountain forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clusia polystigma classified as Vulnerable?
Clusia polystigma is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Clusia polystigma faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the montane forest ecosystems where this species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the mountainous regions it depends upon.
Where does Clusia polystigma live?
Clusia polystigma 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 Clusia polystigma?
The main threats to Clusia polystigma 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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