VU

Hieronyma jamaicensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Hieronyma jamaicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. The species' montane forest habitat is increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion, urban development, and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing the total available range for this mountain-dwelling tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hieronyma jamaicensis inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests at elevations between 300-1,500 meters across the Caribbean islands. The species thrives in humid, well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest ecosystems, often forming part of the forest canopy in these biodiverse mountain environments.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieronyma jamaicensis classified as Vulnerable?
Hieronyma jamaicensis 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. Hieronyma jamaicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. The species' montane forest habitat is increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion, urban development, and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing the total available range for this mountain-dwelling tree.
Where does Hieronyma jamaicensis live?
Hieronyma jamaicensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hieronyma jamaicensis?
The main threats to Hieronyma jamaicensis 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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