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Myrsine cristalensis

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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.

Myrsine cristalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest fragments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane ecosystems where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrsine cristalensis inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Sierra Cristal mountains of eastern Cuba. This endemic shrub typically grows in humid, well-drained soils at elevations between 400-800 meters, often associated with mixed broadleaf forest communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrsine cristalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrsine cristalensis 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. Myrsine cristalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest fragments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane ecosystems where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Myrsine cristalensis live?
Myrsine cristalensis 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 Myrsine cristalensis?
The main threats to Myrsine cristalensis 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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