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Pouteria hotteana

Declining

Overview

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

Pouteria hotteana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Haiti's remaining forest fragments. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for subsistence farming and charcoal production. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the already small populations of this endemic tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the remaining montane forests and forest fragments of Haiti, typically found in humid tropical forest environments at moderate elevations. The species requires intact forest canopy conditions and is associated with the island's increasingly rare primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria hotteana classified as Endangered?
Pouteria hotteana 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. Pouteria hotteana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Haiti's remaining forest fragments. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for subsistence farming and charcoal production. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the already small populations of this endemic tree species.
Where does Pouteria hotteana live?
Pouteria hotteana occurs in Haiti, and Puerto Rico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pouteria hotteana?
The main threats to Pouteria hotteana 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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