CRCritically Endangered
Pinanga sclerophylla
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits the humid understory of lowland and hill dipterocarp forests at elevations of 200-800 meters, preferring well-drained soils with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It typically grows in association with other endemic palms and shows particular affinity for forest edges near seasonal streams where soil drainage is optimal.
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pinanga sclerophylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Pinanga sclerophylla 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pinanga sclerophylla live?
Pinanga sclerophylla occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pinanga sclerophylla?
The main threats to Pinanga sclerophylla are 11.4, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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