VU

Lasiocroton fawcettii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lasiocroton fawcettii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's limestone forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and quarrying operations. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this endemic shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Jamaican shrub inhabits dry limestone forests and rocky outcrops in the island's central and eastern regions. It typically grows in well-drained soils among limestone karst formations, often in areas with sparse canopy cover and specialized plant communities adapted to alkaline conditions.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lasiocroton fawcettii classified as Vulnerable?
Lasiocroton fawcettii 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. Lasiocroton fawcettii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's limestone forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and quarrying operations. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this endemic shrub requires.
Where does Lasiocroton fawcettii live?
Lasiocroton fawcettii 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 Lasiocroton fawcettii?
The main threats to Lasiocroton fawcettii 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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