CR

Doerpfeldia cubensis

Declining

Overview

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

Doerpfeldia cubensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone caves and karst formations in the mountainous regions of Cuba. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in cave systems and associated rocky outcrops with particular humidity and temperature regimes.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Doerpfeldia cubensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Doerpfeldia cubensis 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. Doerpfeldia cubensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Doerpfeldia cubensis live?
Doerpfeldia cubensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Doerpfeldia cubensis?
The main threats to Doerpfeldia cubensis 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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