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Zanthoxylum negrilense

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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.

Zanthoxylum negrilense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's coastal dry forests are cleared for tourism development and urban expansion. The species' extremely limited range around Negril makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this dry forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Jamaican species inhabits dry limestone forests and coastal scrublands in the Negril area of western Jamaica. It grows in well-drained calcareous soils typical of Jamaica's dry forest ecosystems, often on rocky outcrops and hillsides near the coast.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zanthoxylum negrilense classified as Endangered?
Zanthoxylum negrilense 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. Zanthoxylum negrilense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Jamaica's coastal dry forests are cleared for tourism development and urban expansion. The species' extremely limited range around Negril makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this dry forest endemic.
Where does Zanthoxylum negrilense live?
Zanthoxylum negrilense 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 Zanthoxylum negrilense?
The main threats to Zanthoxylum negrilense 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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