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Sauvallia blainii

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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.

Sauvallia blainii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically found in limestone-derived soils with sparse canopy cover. It occurs in areas with well-drained substrates and is adapted to the region's seasonal rainfall patterns and salt-influenced coastal conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sauvallia blainii classified as Critically Endangered?
Sauvallia blainii 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. Sauvallia blainii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity.
Where does Sauvallia blainii live?
Sauvallia blainii 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 Sauvallia blainii?
The main threats to Sauvallia blainii 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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