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Xylosma claraensis

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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.

Xylosma claraensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in Cuba. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xylosma claraensis is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits moist tropical forests and forest edges at moderate elevations. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within mixed forest communities that receive consistent rainfall throughout the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xylosma claraensis classified as Endangered?
Xylosma claraensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Xylosma claraensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in Cuba. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Xylosma claraensis live?
Xylosma claraensis 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 Xylosma claraensis?
The main threats to Xylosma claraensis 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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