VU

Wallenia xylosteoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Wallenia xylosteoides faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wallenia xylosteoides inhabits tropical moist forests and montane woodlands across the Caribbean islands. The species typically occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations at various elevations, showing preference for areas with dense canopy cover.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wallenia xylosteoides classified as Vulnerable?
Wallenia xylosteoides 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. Wallenia xylosteoides faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its forest ecosystems.
Where does Wallenia xylosteoides live?
Wallenia xylosteoides 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 Wallenia xylosteoides?
The main threats to Wallenia xylosteoides 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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