CR

Erythroxylum mogotense

Unknown

Overview

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

Erythroxylum mogotense faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in Cuba's mogote karst formations. The species' restriction to specific limestone outcrops makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, as even small-scale disturbances can eliminate entire subpopulations. Mining activities and quarrying operations pose additional risks to the fragile karst ecosystem that supports this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the mogote karst formations of western Cuba, specifically adapted to limestone outcrops and rocky crevices in tropical dry forests. It grows on steep limestone cliffs and in the specialized microhabitats created by the dissolution of carbonate rocks in the Sierra de los Órganos region.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erythroxylum mogotense classified as Critically Endangered?
Erythroxylum mogotense 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. Erythroxylum mogotense faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in Cuba's mogote karst formations. The species' restriction to specific limestone outcrops makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, as even small-scale disturbances can eliminate entire subpopulations. Mining activities and quarrying operations pose additional risks to the fragile karst ecosystem that supports this endemic shrub.
Where does Erythroxylum mogotense live?
Erythroxylum mogotense 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 Erythroxylum mogotense?
The main threats to Erythroxylum mogotense 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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