ENEndangered
Caribbean Mayten
Maytenus cymosa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CELASTRACEAE
Threatened in British Virgin Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caribbean Mayten classified as Endangered?
Caribbean Mayten is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Caribbean Mayten live?
Caribbean Mayten occurs in British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caribbean Mayten?
The main threats to Caribbean Mayten are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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