CR

Guettarda munizii

Stable

Overview

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

Guettarda munizii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. 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 and increased storm intensity affecting the coastal and montane areas where this endemic shrub occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guettarda munizii inhabits dry coastal forests and limestone hills in Puerto Rico, typically growing in well-drained soils on rocky substrates. The species occurs in both lowland coastal areas and lower montane zones, favoring semi-deciduous forest edges and disturbed forest margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettarda munizii classified as Critically Endangered?
Guettarda munizii 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 munizii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. 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 and increased storm intensity affecting the coastal and montane areas where this endemic shrub occurs.
Where does Guettarda munizii live?
Guettarda munizii 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 munizii?
The main threats to Guettarda munizii 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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