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Rhytidophyllum lomense

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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.

Rhytidophyllum lomense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest habitat. Invasive plant species may also compete with this endemic shrub for resources in its fragmented ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments in the Caribbean region. It typically grows in humid, high-elevation ecosystems with consistent moisture and specialized soil conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhytidophyllum lomense classified as Critically Endangered?
Rhytidophyllum lomense 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. Rhytidophyllum lomense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest habitat. Invasive plant species may also compete with this endemic shrub for resources in its fragmented ecosystem.
Where does Rhytidophyllum lomense live?
Rhytidophyllum lomense 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 Rhytidophyllum lomense?
The main threats to Rhytidophyllum lomense 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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