CR

Coccothrinax baracoensis

Declining

Overview

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

Coccothrinax baracoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range around Baracoa, Cuba. The species is further threatened by tourism infrastructure development and collection pressure for ornamental use. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small remaining populations of this endemic palm.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban palm inhabits coastal limestone hills and serpentine soils in the Baracoa region of eastern Cuba. It grows in dry forests and scrublands on well-drained rocky substrates, typically at low to moderate elevations near the coast.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccothrinax baracoensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Coccothrinax baracoensis 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. Coccothrinax baracoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range around Baracoa, Cuba. The species is further threatened by tourism infrastructure development and collection pressure for ornamental use. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small remaining populations of this endemic palm.
Where does Coccothrinax baracoensis live?
Coccothrinax baracoensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coccothrinax baracoensis?
The main threats to Coccothrinax baracoensis are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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