CRCritically Endangered
Leptocereus leonii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leptocereus leonii classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptocereus leonii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Leptocereus leonii live?
Leptocereus leonii occurs in Cuba, Jamaica, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leptocereus leonii?
The main threats to Leptocereus leonii are 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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