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Croton leonis

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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 leonis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Croton leonis inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodland areas in the Caribbean region. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on limestone substrates and rocky slopes, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Croton leonis classified as Critically Endangered?
Croton leonis 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 leonis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Croton leonis live?
Croton leonis 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 leonis?
The main threats to Croton leonis 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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