VU

Sideroxylon fimbriatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Sideroxylon fimbriatum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Coastal development for tourism infrastructure has eliminated significant portions of its native dry forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources and alter ecosystem dynamics. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in limestone-derived soils and rocky coastal areas. It is adapted to arid conditions and salt spray, forming part of the native dry forest ecosystems that have become increasingly rare throughout the region.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sideroxylon fimbriatum classified as Vulnerable?
Sideroxylon fimbriatum 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 fimbriatum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Coastal development for tourism infrastructure has eliminated significant portions of its native dry forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources and alter ecosystem dynamics. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local extinctions.
Where does Sideroxylon fimbriatum live?
Sideroxylon fimbriatum occurs in Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sideroxylon fimbriatum?
The main threats to Sideroxylon fimbriatum 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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