CR

Lasiocroton gutierrezii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lasiocroton gutierrezii faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation of Cuba's remaining natural forests. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce the already limited range of this endemic Cuban shrub. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits dry forests and scrublands in specific regions of Cuba. It typically grows in well-drained soils within fragmented forest patches that have experienced significant human modification.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lasiocroton gutierrezii classified as Critically Endangered?
Lasiocroton gutierrezii 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. Lasiocroton gutierrezii faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation of Cuba's remaining natural forests. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce the already limited range of this endemic Cuban shrub. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Lasiocroton gutierrezii live?
Lasiocroton gutierrezii 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 gutierrezii?
The main threats to Lasiocroton gutierrezii 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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