CR

Poitea immarginata

Unknown

Overview

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

Poitea immarginata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Haiti's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and charcoal production continue to reduce its already fragmented habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic legume requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Haitian legume inhabits remnant dry forests and woodland areas in the country's increasingly fragmented natural landscapes. It occurs in specific microhabitats within these dry forest ecosystems, requiring particular soil and moisture conditions that are becoming increasingly rare.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Poitea immarginata classified as Critically Endangered?
Poitea immarginata 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. Poitea immarginata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Haiti's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and charcoal production continue to reduce its already fragmented habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic legume requires.
Where does Poitea immarginata live?
Poitea immarginata 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 Poitea immarginata?
The main threats to Poitea immarginata 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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