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Mollugo cubensis

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Overview

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

Mollugo cubensis faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for the same disturbed soil environments where this annual herb typically establishes. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' germination and growth cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mollugo cubensis inhabits disturbed soils, roadsides, and open areas in Cuba's lowland regions. This annual herb typically grows in sandy or rocky substrates with good drainage, often colonizing areas with minimal vegetation cover.

Other threatened species in Molluginaceae

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Mollugo brevipes

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollugo cubensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Mollugo cubensis 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. Mollugo cubensis faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for the same disturbed soil environments where this annual herb typically establishes. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' germination and growth cycles.
Where does Mollugo cubensis live?
Mollugo cubensis 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 Mollugo cubensis?
The main threats to Mollugo cubensis 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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