CR

Guettarda undulata

Declining

Overview

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

Guettarda undulata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change, which directly impacts its coastal forest habitat. Agricultural conversion and invasive plant species further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guettarda undulata inhabits coastal forests and scrublands, typically growing in sandy soils near shorelines and in low-elevation coastal plains. The species is adapted to salt-tolerant conditions and occurs in areas subject to periodic storm disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettarda undulata classified as Critically Endangered?
Guettarda undulata 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 undulata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change, which directly impacts its coastal forest habitat. Agricultural conversion and invasive plant species further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Guettarda undulata live?
Guettarda undulata 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 undulata?
The main threats to Guettarda undulata 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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