Arenga micrantha
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Arenga micrantha

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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.

Arenga micrantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and palm oil plantation development across its native range in Southeast Asia. Deforestation for commercial logging has fragmented remaining populations, while collection for ornamental trade has further reduced wild numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns affecting this moisture-dependent palm species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in understory conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture. It occurs in both primary forest areas and disturbed forest edges at elevations up to 800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Arenga micrantha classified as Endangered?
Arenga micrantha 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. Arenga micrantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and palm oil plantation development across its native range in Southeast Asia. Deforestation for commercial logging has fragmented remaining populations, while collection for ornamental trade has further reduced wild numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns affecting this moisture-dependent palm species.
Where does Arenga micrantha live?
Arenga micrantha 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 Arenga micrantha?
The main threats to Arenga micrantha 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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