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Gyminda orbicularis

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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.

Gyminda orbicularis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with coastal development and tourism infrastructure fragmenting remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting the dry forests where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gyminda orbicularis inhabits dry coastal forests, scrublands, and limestone rocky areas in the Caribbean region. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils of coastal plains and low hills, often in areas with sparse canopy cover and rocky substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gyminda orbicularis classified as Endangered?
Gyminda orbicularis 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. Gyminda orbicularis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with coastal development and tourism infrastructure fragmenting remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting the dry forests where this species occurs.
Where does Gyminda orbicularis live?
Gyminda orbicularis occurs in Archipiélago de Cuba, and Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gyminda orbicularis?
The main threats to Gyminda orbicularis 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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