CR

Myrcia toaensis

Declining

Overview

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

Myrcia toaensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Cuba's mountainous regions. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the already limited forest patches where this endemic species survives. The species' extremely small population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Sierra Maestra mountain range. It occurs in humid tropical forests at elevations between 800-1,200 meters, typically in areas with well-developed canopy cover and rich understory vegetation.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia toaensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia toaensis 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. Myrcia toaensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Cuba's mountainous regions. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the already limited forest patches where this endemic species survives. The species' extremely small population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Myrcia toaensis live?
Myrcia toaensis 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 toaensis?
The main threats to Myrcia toaensis 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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