CR

Reynosia retusa

Unknown

Overview

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

Reynosia retusa faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Caribbean range. Hurricane damage and sea-level rise pose increasing risks to remaining coastal populations, while invasive plant species compete for the specialized sandy and rocky shore habitats this species requires. The extremely restricted distribution makes any local extinction events particularly devastating for the species' overall survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Reynosia retusa inhabits coastal areas including sandy beaches, rocky shores, and coastal scrublands in the Caribbean region. This shrub species is adapted to salt-tolerant conditions and grows in the transition zones between marine and terrestrial environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reynosia retusa classified as Critically Endangered?
Reynosia retusa 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 retusa faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Caribbean range. Hurricane damage and sea-level rise pose increasing risks to remaining coastal populations, while invasive plant species compete for the specialized sandy and rocky shore habitats this species requires. The extremely restricted distribution makes any local extinction events particularly devastating for the species' overall survival.
Where does Reynosia retusa live?
Reynosia retusa 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 retusa?
The main threats to Reynosia retusa 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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