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Purdiaea parvifolia

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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 parvifolia faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human activities. Deforestation for cattle ranching and subsistence farming continues to reduce available habitat, while the small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Caribbean, typically growing in humid tropical conditions at moderate to high elevations. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest margins and in partially disturbed areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Purdiaea parvifolia classified as Endangered?
Purdiaea parvifolia 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 parvifolia faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human activities. Deforestation for cattle ranching and subsistence farming continues to reduce available habitat, while the small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Purdiaea parvifolia live?
Purdiaea parvifolia 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 parvifolia?
The main threats to Purdiaea parvifolia 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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