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Puerto Rico jumby pepper

Microtea portoricensis

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Overview

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

The Puerto Rico jumby pepper faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. As a small herbaceous plant with restricted distribution, it is particularly vulnerable to land use changes and invasive species competition that degrade its native habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open habitats in Puerto Rico's lowland and coastal regions. It typically grows in sandy or rocky soils in areas with partial shade to full sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Puerto Rico jumby pepper classified as Critically Endangered?
Puerto Rico jumby pepper 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. The Puerto Rico jumby pepper faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. As a small herbaceous plant with restricted distribution, it is particularly vulnerable to land use changes and invasive species competition that degrade its native habitat.
Where does Puerto Rico jumby pepper live?
Puerto Rico jumby pepper 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 Puerto Rico jumby pepper?
The main threats to Puerto Rico jumby pepper 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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