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Rondeletia dolphinensis

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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.

Rondeletia dolphinensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species' restriction to montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as these ecosystems are increasingly converted for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this endemic shrub's survival in its high-elevation refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and cloud forest margins in the Dominican Republic, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It thrives in the humid, cool conditions of these high-elevation ecosystems where persistent cloud cover provides essential moisture.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rondeletia dolphinensis classified as Endangered?
Rondeletia dolphinensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Rondeletia dolphinensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species' restriction to montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as these ecosystems are increasingly converted for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this endemic shrub's survival in its high-elevation refugia.
Where does Rondeletia dolphinensis live?
Rondeletia dolphinensis 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 Rondeletia dolphinensis?
The main threats to Rondeletia dolphinensis 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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