CRCritically Endangered
Leptocereus grantianus
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.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Puerto Rico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leptocereus grantianus classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptocereus grantianus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Leptocereus grantianus live?
Leptocereus grantianus occurs in Puerto Rico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leptocereus grantianus?
The main threats to Leptocereus grantianus are 1.1, 1.3, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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