VU

Picramnia excelsa

Declining

Overview

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

Picramnia excelsa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the specialized forest ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Picramnia excelsa inhabits tropical moist forests and secondary woodlands in the Caribbean region. This tree species typically grows in lowland and montane forest environments with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Picramnia excelsa classified as Vulnerable?
Picramnia excelsa 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. Picramnia excelsa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the specialized forest ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Picramnia excelsa live?
Picramnia excelsa 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 excelsa?
The main threats to Picramnia excelsa 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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