CR

Synapsis ilicifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Synapsis ilicifolia faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Synapsis ilicifolia inhabits specialized forest ecosystems with specific soil and moisture requirements, typically found in undisturbed primary forest areas. The species shows strong preference for particular microhabitat conditions including specific canopy cover levels and soil composition that support its unique ecological niche.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Synapsis ilicifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Synapsis ilicifolia 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. Synapsis ilicifolia faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Synapsis ilicifolia live?
Synapsis ilicifolia occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Synapsis ilicifolia?
The main threats to Synapsis ilicifolia 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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