VU

Schoepfia harrisii

Unknown

Overview

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

Schoepfia harrisii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and extreme weather events, which can devastate entire populations in single storms. Invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that S. harrisii depends upon, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Schoepfia harrisii inhabits moist limestone forests and secondary woodlands in Puerto Rico's karst region, typically growing in shaded understory areas with well-drained calcareous soils. The species is found in both primary forest remnants and mature secondary forests that have developed on abandoned agricultural land.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Schoepfia harrisii classified as Vulnerable?
Schoepfia harrisii 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. Schoepfia harrisii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and extreme weather events, which can devastate entire populations in single storms. Invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that S. harrisii depends upon, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Schoepfia harrisii live?
Schoepfia harrisii 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 Schoepfia harrisii?
The main threats to Schoepfia harrisii 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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