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Malpighia cajalbanensis

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Overview

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

Malpighia cajalbanensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits dry forests and scrublands in coastal and semi-coastal areas, typically growing in well-drained soils with seasonal moisture availability. It occurs in fragmented patches of native vegetation that have largely been converted to agricultural or urban use.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia cajalbanensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Malpighia cajalbanensis 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. Malpighia cajalbanensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Where does Malpighia cajalbanensis live?
Malpighia cajalbanensis 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 Malpighia cajalbanensis?
The main threats to Malpighia cajalbanensis 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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