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Redonda leukasmena

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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.

Redonda leukasmena faces severe threats from invasive species, particularly introduced mammals that have devastated the native ecosystem of Redonda Island. The species' extremely limited range, confined to a single small Caribbean island, makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat degradation and potential extinction from catastrophic events. Ongoing restoration efforts on Redonda Island aim to remove invasive species, but the recovery of this endemic species remains uncertain.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Redonda Island, a small uninhabited island in the Caribbean between Antigua and Montserrat. It inhabits the island's rocky terrain and sparse vegetation communities that have been severely impacted by introduced mammals.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Redonda leukasmena classified as Critically Endangered?
Redonda leukasmena 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. Redonda leukasmena faces severe threats from invasive species, particularly introduced mammals that have devastated the native ecosystem of Redonda Island. The species' extremely limited range, confined to a single small Caribbean island, makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat degradation and potential extinction from catastrophic events. Ongoing restoration efforts on Redonda Island aim to remove invasive species, but the recovery of this endemic species remains uncertain.
Where does Redonda leukasmena live?
Redonda leukasmena 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 Redonda leukasmena?
The main threats to Redonda leukasmena 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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