Coccothrinax pauciramosa
CR

Coccothrinax pauciramosa

Declining

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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.

Coccothrinax pauciramosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Cuba's coastlines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its coastal habitat. Agricultural conversion and urban expansion continue to fragment the remaining populations of this endemic Cuban palm.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban palm inhabits coastal areas and low-elevation dry forests, typically growing on limestone substrates and sandy soils near the coast. The species is adapted to the specific microclimatic conditions of Cuba's coastal zones, where it forms part of the native palm communities characteristic of the Caribbean coastal ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coccothrinax pauciramosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Coccothrinax pauciramosa 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. Coccothrinax pauciramosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Cuba's coastlines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks to its coastal habitat. Agricultural conversion and urban expansion continue to fragment the remaining populations of this endemic Cuban palm.
Where does Coccothrinax pauciramosa live?
Coccothrinax pauciramosa occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coccothrinax pauciramosa?
The main threats to Coccothrinax pauciramosa are 3.2, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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