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Coccoloba acuna

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Overview

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

Coccoloba acuna faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting Cuba's coastal ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits coastal dry forests and scrublands, typically growing in sandy soils near shorelines and in transitional zones between coastal vegetation and inland dry forests. It is adapted to the specific microclimatic conditions of Cuba's coastal ecosystems, requiring well-drained soils and tolerance to salt spray.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccoloba acuna classified as Critically Endangered?
Coccoloba acuna 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. Coccoloba acuna faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting Cuba's coastal ecosystems.
Where does Coccoloba acuna live?
Coccoloba acuna 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 Coccoloba acuna?
The main threats to Coccoloba acuna 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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