VU

Guarea jamaicensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Guarea jamaicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Jamaica's mountainous regions. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the moist forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guarea jamaicensis inhabits moist montane forests and secondary woodlands in Jamaica's mountainous interior regions. The species typically occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture, often along stream valleys and on forest slopes at moderate to high elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guarea jamaicensis classified as Vulnerable?
Guarea jamaicensis 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. Guarea jamaicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Jamaica's mountainous regions. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the moist forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Guarea jamaicensis live?
Guarea jamaicensis 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 Guarea jamaicensis?
The main threats to Guarea jamaicensis 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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