Leucocroton moncadae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leucocroton moncadae faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's remaining dry forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Habitat
This endemic Cuban shrub inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands, typically growing in limestone-derived soils with sparse canopy cover. It thrives in the transition zones between coastal vegetation and inland dry forests, where it can tolerate both salt spray and periodic drought conditions.
Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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