CR

Schmidtottia stricta

Declining

Overview

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

Schmidtottia stricta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting its specialized habitat requirements. Collection pressure for scientific purposes may also impact the small remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Schmidtottia stricta occupies highly specialized microhabitats in rocky crevices and limestone outcrops within Mediterranean-type ecosystems. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in sheltered rock formations with particular soil chemistry and vegetation associations.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Schmidtottia stricta classified as Critically Endangered?
Schmidtottia stricta 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. Schmidtottia stricta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting its specialized habitat requirements. Collection pressure for scientific purposes may also impact the small remaining populations.
Where does Schmidtottia stricta live?
Schmidtottia stricta occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Schmidtottia stricta?
The main threats to Schmidtottia stricta 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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