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Vitex guanahacabibensis

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Overview

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

Vitex guanahacabibensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Cuba's Guanahacabibes Peninsula. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including coastal development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and altered precipitation patterns affecting the coastal and semi-coastal environments where this endemic tree occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree is endemic to the coastal and semi-coastal forests of Cuba's Guanahacabibes Peninsula. It typically grows in dry forests and woodland areas near the coast, adapted to the specific microclimate and soil conditions of this unique biogeographic region.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vitex guanahacabibensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Vitex guanahacabibensis 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. Vitex guanahacabibensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Cuba's Guanahacabibes Peninsula. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including coastal development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and altered precipitation patterns affecting the coastal and semi-coastal environments where this endemic tree occurs.
Where does Vitex guanahacabibensis live?
Vitex guanahacabibensis 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 Vitex guanahacabibensis?
The main threats to Vitex guanahacabibensis 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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