CR

Diphyllocalyx nipensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Diphyllocalyx nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and agricultural expansion in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances. Invasive plant species are also degrading the native vegetation communities that this endemic species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Cuban endemic inhabits dry forests and scrublands in the Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa region of eastern Cuba. It occurs in areas with serpentine soils and limestone substrates, typically in montane and submontane environments with specialized plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diphyllocalyx nipensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Diphyllocalyx 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. Diphyllocalyx nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and agricultural expansion in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances. Invasive plant species are also degrading the native vegetation communities that this endemic species depends upon for survival.
Where does Diphyllocalyx nipensis live?
Diphyllocalyx 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 Diphyllocalyx nipensis?
The main threats to Diphyllocalyx 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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