CR

Metastelma atrovirens

Unknown

Overview

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

Metastelma atrovirens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion 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 dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate ecological balance required for this endemic vine's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic climbing vine inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in limestone-derived soils with sparse canopy cover. It thrives in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the harsh conditions of tropical dry forests where it climbs on native shrubs and trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Metastelma atrovirens classified as Critically Endangered?
Metastelma atrovirens 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. Metastelma atrovirens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion 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 dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate ecological balance required for this endemic vine's survival.
Where does Metastelma atrovirens live?
Metastelma atrovirens 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 Metastelma atrovirens?
The main threats to Metastelma atrovirens 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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