VU

Rondeletia hirta

Unknown

Overview

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

Rondeletia hirta faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Caribbean forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rondeletia hirta inhabits moist tropical forests and forest edges in the Caribbean, typically found in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest margins and in partially disturbed areas.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rondeletia hirta classified as Vulnerable?
Rondeletia hirta 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 hirta faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Caribbean forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Rondeletia hirta live?
Rondeletia hirta 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 hirta?
The main threats to Rondeletia hirta 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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