VU

Xylosma pseudocoriacea

Unknown

Overview

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

Xylosma pseudocoriacea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted 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 disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xylosma pseudocoriacea inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodlands in the Caribbean region. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on limestone substrates and is adapted to seasonal drought conditions characteristic of these ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xylosma pseudocoriacea classified as Vulnerable?
Xylosma pseudocoriacea 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. Xylosma pseudocoriacea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted 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 disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this species' survival.
Where does Xylosma pseudocoriacea live?
Xylosma pseudocoriacea 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 pseudocoriacea?
The main threats to Xylosma pseudocoriacea 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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