VU

Spathelia splendens

Unknown

Overview

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

Spathelia splendens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restriction to specific montane forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this endemic tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Spathelia splendens inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests in the Caribbean, typically occurring at elevations between 300-1000 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and high humidity levels characteristic of these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spathelia splendens classified as Vulnerable?
Spathelia splendens 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. Spathelia splendens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restriction to specific montane forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this endemic tree's survival.
Where does Spathelia splendens live?
Spathelia splendens occurs in Archipiélago de Cuba, and Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spathelia splendens?
The main threats to Spathelia splendens 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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