VU

Dendrocousinsia alpina

Unknown

Overview

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

Dendrocousinsia alpina faces mounting pressure from climate change-induced habitat shifts, as rising temperatures force alpine ecosystems upward beyond available terrain. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in lower elevation buffer zones fragment remaining suitable habitat. Infrastructure development, including ski resort expansion and road construction through mountain passes, directly destroys critical breeding sites and disrupts population connectivity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude alpine meadows and rocky slopes between 2,000-3,500 meters elevation, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained soils. It shows preference for south-facing slopes with scattered boulder fields that provide shelter and microhabitat diversity.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendrocousinsia alpina classified as Vulnerable?
Dendrocousinsia alpina is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dendrocousinsia alpina faces mounting pressure from climate change-induced habitat shifts, as rising temperatures force alpine ecosystems upward beyond available terrain. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in lower elevation buffer zones fragment remaining suitable habitat. Infrastructure development, including ski resort expansion and road construction through mountain passes, directly destroys critical breeding sites and disrupts population connectivity.
Where does Dendrocousinsia alpina live?
Dendrocousinsia alpina occurs in Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dendrocousinsia alpina?
The main threats to Dendrocousinsia alpina 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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