CR

Piper baracoanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper baracoanum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this endemic piper requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban species inhabits humid montane forests and shaded understory environments in the Baracoa region of eastern Cuba. It typically grows in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

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