CR

Miconia benoistii

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia benoistii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered shrub is endemic to montane rainforest environments in the Lesser Antilles, typically found in humid cloud forest conditions at higher elevations. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of tropical montane forests with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

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Brachyotum angustifolium

Unknown
CR

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VU

Blakea calycularis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia benoistii classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia benoistii 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. Miconia benoistii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the region.
Where does Miconia benoistii live?
Miconia benoistii 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 Miconia benoistii?
The main threats to Miconia benoistii 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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