West Indian Walnut
Juglans jamaicensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Juglans jamaicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across Jamaica's mountainous regions. Hurricane damage has repeatedly devastated remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and limited seed dispersal hamper natural recovery. Climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope, potentially eliminating lower elevation populations entirely.
Habitat
This endemic walnut species inhabits Jamaica's montane forests, typically found in moist limestone hills and mountains at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. It grows in mixed broadleaf forests alongside other native trees, preferring well-drained soils on steep slopes and ridge tops.
Other threatened species in JUGLANDACEAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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