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Lescaillea equisetiformis

Unknown

Overview

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

Lescaillea equisetiformis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations at risk from single development projects. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific moisture conditions this moss requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered moss species inhabits specific microhabitats on calcareous substrates, typically found on limestone rocks and walls in humid, shaded environments. It requires precise moisture conditions and is often associated with seepage areas or locations with consistent but not excessive water availability.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lescaillea equisetiformis classified as Critically Endangered?
Lescaillea equisetiformis 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. Lescaillea equisetiformis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations at risk from single development projects. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific moisture conditions this moss requires.
Where does Lescaillea equisetiformis live?
Lescaillea equisetiformis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lescaillea equisetiformis?
The main threats to Lescaillea equisetiformis 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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