VU

Myrcia sintenisii

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrcia sintenisii faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Puerto Rico's remaining forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Puerto Rican species inhabits moist limestone forests and secondary forest areas, typically found in the understory of tropical wet forests at mid-elevations. It grows in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of the island's interior mountain regions.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia sintenisii classified as Vulnerable?
Myrcia sintenisii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Myrcia sintenisii faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Puerto Rico's remaining forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Myrcia sintenisii live?
Myrcia sintenisii 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 Myrcia sintenisii?
The main threats to Myrcia sintenisii 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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