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Oxalis cajalbanensis

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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.

Oxalis cajalbanensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture conditions this endemic oxalis requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered Cuban endemic inhabits specialized limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops in tropical dry forests. The species requires specific soil conditions and moisture regimes found only in fragmented patches of its native habitat.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Oxalis cajalbanensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Oxalis cajalbanensis 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. Oxalis cajalbanensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Cuba. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture conditions this endemic oxalis requires.
Where does Oxalis cajalbanensis live?
Oxalis cajalbanensis 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 Oxalis cajalbanensis?
The main threats to Oxalis cajalbanensis 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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