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Purdiaea moaensis

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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.

Purdiaea moaensis faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution on the Moa massif makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid montane conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Cuban endemic inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests on the Moa massif in eastern Cuba. It typically occurs at elevations between 600-1,200 meters in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture from cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Purdiaea moaensis classified as Endangered?
Purdiaea moaensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Purdiaea moaensis faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution on the Moa massif makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid montane conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Purdiaea moaensis live?
Purdiaea moaensis 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 Purdiaea moaensis?
The main threats to Purdiaea moaensis 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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