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Euonyma curtissima

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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.

Euonyma curtissima faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Florida. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native plant communities this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pine rocklands and tropical hardwood hammocks in south Florida, typically found in areas with well-drained limestone soils. It occurs in both natural and semi-disturbed habitats within its extremely limited geographic range.

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Subuliniscus arambourgi

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euonyma curtissima classified as Endangered?
Euonyma curtissima is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Euonyma curtissima faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Florida. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native plant communities this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Euonyma curtissima live?
Euonyma curtissima 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 Euonyma curtissima?
The main threats to Euonyma curtissima 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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