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Malpighia racemosa

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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 racemosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Coastal development pressures continue to eliminate critical habitat areas, while the small population size increases vulnerability to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal scrublands in the Caribbean region, typically growing in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. It occurs in both natural forest edges and disturbed areas, showing some tolerance for habitat modification but requiring specific soil and climatic conditions.

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Byrsonima moensis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia racemosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Malpighia racemosa 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 racemosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Coastal development pressures continue to eliminate critical habitat areas, while the small population size increases vulnerability to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Malpighia racemosa live?
Malpighia racemosa 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 racemosa?
The main threats to Malpighia racemosa 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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