CR

Guettarda cobrensis

Declining

Overview

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

Guettarda cobrensis 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 habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guettarda cobrensis is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodland areas. The species typically grows in limestone-derived soils and requires specific microhabitat conditions found in its restricted geographic range.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettarda cobrensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Guettarda cobrensis 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. Guettarda cobrensis 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 habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Guettarda cobrensis live?
Guettarda cobrensis 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 Guettarda cobrensis?
The main threats to Guettarda cobrensis 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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