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Lyonia ekmanii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lyonia ekmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lyonia ekmanii inhabits montane forests and woodland areas in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate to high elevations. The species is adapted to humid tropical conditions with seasonal rainfall patterns and requires the specific microclimate conditions found in its native forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lyonia ekmanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Lyonia ekmanii 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. Lyonia ekmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Lyonia ekmanii live?
Lyonia ekmanii 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 Lyonia ekmanii?
The main threats to Lyonia ekmanii 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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