VU

Malpighia harrisii

Unknown

Overview

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

Malpighia harrisii faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while coastal development threatens remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. It prefers well-drained soils in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the harsh conditions of coastal environments.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia harrisii classified as Vulnerable?
Malpighia harrisii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Malpighia harrisii faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while coastal development threatens remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Malpighia harrisii live?
Malpighia harrisii 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 harrisii?
The main threats to Malpighia harrisii 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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