VU

Rondeletia hirsuta

Unknown

Overview

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

Rondeletia hirsuta faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rondeletia hirsuta inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges in the Caribbean, typically found in the understory of montane and submontane forests. The species prefers areas with consistent moisture and partial shade, often growing along forest margins and in secondary forest regeneration zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rondeletia hirsuta classified as Vulnerable?
Rondeletia hirsuta is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Rondeletia hirsuta faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this species requires.
Where does Rondeletia hirsuta live?
Rondeletia hirsuta 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 hirsuta?
The main threats to Rondeletia hirsuta 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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