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Guettarda longiflora

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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.

Guettarda longiflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized ecological requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guettarda longiflora inhabits coastal dry forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. The species is adapted to arid conditions and is often found in association with other drought-tolerant native vegetation in these specialized tropical dry forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettarda longiflora classified as Endangered?
Guettarda longiflora 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. Guettarda longiflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized ecological requirements.
Where does Guettarda longiflora live?
Guettarda longiflora 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 Guettarda longiflora?
The main threats to Guettarda longiflora 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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