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Reynosia jamaicensis

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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.

Reynosia jamaicensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Jamaica's shorelines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small coastal areas. Hurricane damage and sea-level rise pose additional risks to this coastal endemic, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Jamaican shrub inhabits coastal limestone areas, dry coastal forests, and rocky shoreline environments. It typically grows in well-drained soils near the coast, often in association with other native Caribbean coastal vegetation.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reynosia jamaicensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Reynosia jamaicensis 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. Reynosia jamaicensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Jamaica's shorelines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small coastal areas. Hurricane damage and sea-level rise pose additional risks to this coastal endemic, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat.
Where does Reynosia jamaicensis live?
Reynosia jamaicensis 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 Reynosia jamaicensis?
The main threats to Reynosia jamaicensis 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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