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Picramnia emarginata

Declining

Overview

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

Picramnia emarginata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting its montane forest habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Picramnia emarginata inhabits montane and submontane forests in the Caribbean, typically found in humid tropical forests at elevations between 300-1000 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments with dense canopy cover.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Picramnia emarginata classified as Endangered?
Picramnia emarginata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Picramnia emarginata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting its montane forest habitats.
Where does Picramnia emarginata live?
Picramnia emarginata 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 Picramnia emarginata?
The main threats to Picramnia emarginata 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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