CR

Elaeodendron nipense

Declining

Overview

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

Elaeodendron nipense 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 forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in the Nipe region of eastern Cuba. It typically grows in well-drained soils on limestone substrates within fragmented forest patches that have experienced significant human modification.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaeodendron nipense classified as Critically Endangered?
Elaeodendron nipense 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. Elaeodendron nipense 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 forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Elaeodendron nipense live?
Elaeodendron nipense occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elaeodendron nipense?
The main threats to Elaeodendron nipense 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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