VU

Rondeletia subsessilifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Rondeletia subsessilifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and residential construction has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the specialized forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and cloud forests in the Caribbean, typically occurring at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It thrives in humid, well-drained soils within the understory and forest edges of these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rondeletia subsessilifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Rondeletia subsessilifolia 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 subsessilifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and residential construction has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the specialized forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Rondeletia subsessilifolia live?
Rondeletia subsessilifolia 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 subsessilifolia?
The main threats to Rondeletia subsessilifolia 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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