CR

Coccothrinax bermudezii

Declining

Overview

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

Coccothrinax bermudezii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species is further threatened by collection for ornamental purposes and potential impacts from hurricanes, which could devastate the small remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the Caribbean region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to dry forests and scrublands in the Dominican Republic, typically growing on limestone substrates in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns. It occupies specialized microhabitats within tropical dry forest ecosystems at low to moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccothrinax bermudezii classified as Critically Endangered?
Coccothrinax bermudezii 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 bermudezii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species is further threatened by collection for ornamental purposes and potential impacts from hurricanes, which could devastate the small remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the Caribbean region.
Where does Coccothrinax bermudezii live?
Coccothrinax bermudezii 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 bermudezii?
The main threats to Coccothrinax bermudezii are 11.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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