CR

Miconia scabra

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia scabra faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Caribbean. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia scabra inhabits moist tropical forests and forest edges in the Caribbean region, typically growing in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade. The species is adapted to well-drained soils in montane and submontane forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia scabra classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia scabra 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 scabra faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Caribbean. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Miconia scabra live?
Miconia scabra 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 scabra?
The main threats to Miconia scabra 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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