VU

Xyris curassavica

Unknown

Overview

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

Xyris curassavica faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as wetland areas are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion across its Caribbean range. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure have eliminated many of the shallow, seasonally flooded areas where this yellow-eyed grass species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific hydrological conditions required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xyris curassavica inhabits shallow, seasonally flooded wetlands, pond margins, and moist sandy soils in coastal and lowland areas. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic inundation followed by drying phases, typically found in tropical and subtropical wetland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris curassavica classified as Vulnerable?
Xyris curassavica 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. Xyris curassavica faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as wetland areas are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion across its Caribbean range. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure have eliminated many of the shallow, seasonally flooded areas where this yellow-eyed grass species naturally occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific hydrological conditions required for its survival.
Where does Xyris curassavica live?
Xyris curassavica 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 curassavica?
The main threats to Xyris curassavica 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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