CR

Miconia valentinensis

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia valentinensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation in its restricted range on the island of Saint Vincent in the Lesser Antilles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion, urban development, and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which could devastate the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to montane forest habitats on the volcanic island of Saint Vincent, typically occurring in cloud forest and upper elevation rainforest zones. It grows in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture, often on steep slopes and ridges where soil conditions and microclimates support specialized Caribbean montane vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia valentinensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia valentinensis 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 valentinensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation in its restricted range on the island of Saint Vincent in the Lesser Antilles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion, urban development, and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which could devastate the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Miconia valentinensis live?
Miconia valentinensis 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 valentinensis?
The main threats to Miconia valentinensis 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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