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Hieronyma cubana

Stable

Overview

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

Hieronyma cubana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hieronyma cubana inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forests in Cuba's mountainous regions. The species typically occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture, often in association with other endemic Cuban flora.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieronyma cubana classified as Endangered?
Hieronyma cubana 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. Hieronyma cubana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Hieronyma cubana live?
Hieronyma cubana 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 Hieronyma cubana?
The main threats to Hieronyma cubana 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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