CR

Coccoloba yaterensis

Unknown

Overview

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

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

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to coastal and lowland areas of Cuba, typically found in dry forests and scrublands on limestone substrates. It occupies specialized microhabitats within these ecosystems, often growing in areas with well-drained soils and specific moisture conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

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