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Illicium guajaibonense

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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.

Illicium guajaibonense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution to a single mountain region makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid montane forests this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits humid montane forests in the Sierra de los Órganos mountain range, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with high moisture levels. It occurs at elevations between 400-800 meters in areas with well-drained soils and consistent cloud cover that maintains the humid microclimate essential for its survival.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Illicium guajaibonense classified as Critically Endangered?
Illicium guajaibonense is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Illicium guajaibonense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution to a single mountain region makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid montane forests this endemic species requires.
Where does Illicium guajaibonense live?
Illicium guajaibonense 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 Illicium guajaibonense?
The main threats to Illicium guajaibonense 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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