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Xyris bissei

Unknown

Overview

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

Xyris bissei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Cuban range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the specialized wetland habitats this yellow-eyed grass requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up the seasonal wetlands essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xyris bissei inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy areas, and wet savannas in Cuba, typically growing in sandy or peaty soils that experience periodic flooding. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with alternating wet and dry periods characteristic of tropical seasonal wetlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris bissei classified as Critically Endangered?
Xyris bissei 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. Xyris bissei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Cuban range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the specialized wetland habitats this yellow-eyed grass requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up the seasonal wetlands essential for its survival.
Where does Xyris bissei live?
Xyris bissei 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 Xyris bissei?
The main threats to Xyris bissei 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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