VU

Harpalyce baracoensis

Stable

Overview

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

Harpalyce baracoensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Cuban range, particularly from agricultural expansion and urban development around the Baracoa region. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban shrub inhabits dry forests and scrublands in the Baracoa region of eastern Cuba, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal moisture patterns characteristic of the Caribbean dry forest ecosystem.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Harpalyce baracoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Harpalyce baracoensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Harpalyce baracoensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Cuban range, particularly from agricultural expansion and urban development around the Baracoa region. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Where does Harpalyce baracoensis live?
Harpalyce baracoensis 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 Harpalyce baracoensis?
The main threats to Harpalyce baracoensis 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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