Gyminda orbicularis
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.
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.
