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Cassipourea brittoniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Cassipourea brittoniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes offering little resilience against environmental pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests and secondary woodland areas in the Caribbean region. It typically occurs in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with well-drained soils and moderate to high rainfall.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cassipourea brittoniana classified as Endangered?
Cassipourea brittoniana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cassipourea brittoniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes offering little resilience against environmental pressures.
Where does Cassipourea brittoniana live?
Cassipourea brittoniana 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 Cassipourea brittoniana?
The main threats to Cassipourea brittoniana 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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