CR

Ximenia roigii

Declining

Overview

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

Ximenia roigii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required for this endemic shrub's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ximenia roigii is endemic to dry forests and scrublands of Cuba, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal moisture patterns. The species occupies a highly restricted range within specific microhabitats that provide the precise environmental conditions required for its survival.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ximenia roigii classified as Critically Endangered?
Ximenia roigii 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. Ximenia roigii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required for this endemic shrub's survival.
Where does Ximenia roigii live?
Ximenia roigii occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ximenia roigii?
The main threats to Ximenia roigii 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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