CR

Piper guanahacabibense

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper guanahacabibense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in western Cuba. The species' restriction to a small geographic area makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this endemic pepper requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban pepper inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges in the Guanahacabibes Peninsula of western Cuba. The species requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions typical of understory environments in lowland and submontane forests.

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Frequently asked questions

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