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Croton acunae

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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.

Croton acunae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in 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 habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Croton acunae is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits dry coastal scrublands and rocky limestone outcrops. The species typically grows in well-drained soils of coastal plains and low hills, adapted to the island's tropical dry forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Croton acunae classified as Critically Endangered?
Croton acunae 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. Croton acunae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in 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 habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic shrub requires.
Where does Croton acunae live?
Croton acunae 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 Croton acunae?
The main threats to Croton acunae 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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