VU

Ocotea beulahiae

Declining

Overview

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

Ocotea beulahiae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Caribbean. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced the montane forest ecosystems where this endemic tree species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the specialized cloud forest habitats this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ocotea beulahiae inhabits montane and cloud forests in the Caribbean, typically occurring at higher elevations where moisture levels remain consistently high. The species is adapted to the humid, misty conditions of these specialized forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ocotea beulahiae classified as Vulnerable?
Ocotea beulahiae 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. Ocotea beulahiae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Caribbean. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced the montane forest ecosystems where this endemic tree species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the specialized cloud forest habitats this species depends upon.
Where does Ocotea beulahiae live?
Ocotea beulahiae 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 Ocotea beulahiae?
The main threats to Ocotea beulahiae 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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