Zanthoxylum ekmanii
CR

Zanthoxylum ekmanii

Local name: sala’i, sala’i sili

Unknown

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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.

Zanthoxylum ekmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in tropical dry forests and limestone karst formations in the Caribbean, typically found on rocky slopes and in semi-arid woodland areas at low to moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sala’i, sala’i sili classified as Critically Endangered?
sala’i, sala’i sili 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. Zanthoxylum ekmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does sala’i, sala’i sili live?
sala’i, sala’i sili 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 sala’i, sala’i sili?
The main threats to sala’i, sala’i sili 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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