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Sciodaphyllum viguierianum

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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.

Sciodaphyllum viguierianum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests and humid lowland forests in the Caribbean region. It typically grows in areas with high rainfall and well-drained soils, often found in secondary forest growth and forest edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sciodaphyllum viguierianum classified as Endangered?
Sciodaphyllum viguierianum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sciodaphyllum viguierianum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Where does Sciodaphyllum viguierianum live?
Sciodaphyllum viguierianum 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 Sciodaphyllum viguierianum?
The main threats to Sciodaphyllum viguierianum 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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