CR

Richardia ciliata

Unknown

Overview

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

Richardia ciliata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent environments this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Richardia ciliata typically inhabits moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical regions, often found in disturbed areas, field margins, and open grasslands. The species shows preference for areas with partial shade and consistent moisture availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Richardia ciliata classified as Critically Endangered?
Richardia ciliata 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. Richardia ciliata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent environments this species requires.
Where does Richardia ciliata live?
Richardia ciliata occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Richardia ciliata?
The main threats to Richardia ciliata 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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