VU

Palo de cincha

Pimenta odiolens

Unknown

Overview

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

Palo de cincha faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range, particularly affecting the montane forests where it naturally occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations that may not exist on small islands.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane and submontane forests of the Caribbean islands, typically growing in moist tropical forests at elevations between 300-800 meters. It prefers well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within primary and secondary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palo de cincha classified as Vulnerable?
Palo de cincha 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. Palo de cincha faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range, particularly affecting the montane forests where it naturally occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations that may not exist on small islands.
Where does Palo de cincha live?
Palo de cincha 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 Palo de cincha?
The main threats to Palo de cincha 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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