VU

Sideroxylon dominicanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Sideroxylon dominicanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Dominican Republic range, where remaining forest fragments are increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the species' already limited habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make recovery particularly challenging once populations are reduced.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits dry forests and woodland areas of the Dominican Republic, typically growing in limestone-derived soils at low to moderate elevations. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest remnants, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of Caribbean dry forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sideroxylon dominicanum classified as Vulnerable?
Sideroxylon dominicanum 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. Sideroxylon dominicanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Dominican Republic range, where remaining forest fragments are increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the species' already limited habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make recovery particularly challenging once populations are reduced.
Where does Sideroxylon dominicanum live?
Sideroxylon dominicanum 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 Sideroxylon dominicanum?
The main threats to Sideroxylon dominicanum 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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