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Cyrilla nipensis

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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.

Cyrilla nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and agricultural expansion in its restricted Cuban mountain range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest ecosystem. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban shrub inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Sierra Maestra mountain range, typically growing at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It occurs in humid, cloud-affected forests with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrilla nipensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyrilla nipensis 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. Cyrilla nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and agricultural expansion in its restricted Cuban mountain range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest ecosystem. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches.
Where does Cyrilla nipensis live?
Cyrilla nipensis 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 Cyrilla nipensis?
The main threats to Cyrilla nipensis 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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