CR

Verhuellia lunaria

Unknown

Overview

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

Verhuellia lunaria faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical or subtropical regions, typically requiring specific soil conditions and vegetation associations. It appears to be highly dependent on undisturbed natural areas with particular ecological characteristics that are increasingly rare.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Verhuellia lunaria classified as Critically Endangered?
Verhuellia lunaria 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. Verhuellia lunaria faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Verhuellia lunaria live?
Verhuellia lunaria occurs in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Verhuellia lunaria?
The main threats to Verhuellia lunaria 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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