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Justicia roigii

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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.

Justicia roigii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Justicia roigii is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical dry forests and coastal scrublands. The species requires well-drained soils and appears to be adapted to the particular climatic conditions of its restricted range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Justicia roigii classified as Critically Endangered?
Justicia roigii 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. Justicia roigii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Justicia roigii live?
Justicia roigii 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 Justicia roigii?
The main threats to Justicia roigii 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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