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Astrocaryum giganteum

Declining

Overview

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

Astrocaryum giganteum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, with palm heart harvesting representing a particularly acute threat due to the species' slow growth and single-stemmed architecture. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal capacity restricts natural recolonization of degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large palm species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in well-drained terra firme forests and occasionally in seasonally flooded areas. It grows in both primary and secondary forest formations, showing preference for areas with rich, deep soils and high humidity levels.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Astrocaryum giganteum classified as Endangered?
Astrocaryum giganteum 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. Astrocaryum giganteum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, with palm heart harvesting representing a particularly acute threat due to the species' slow growth and single-stemmed architecture. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal capacity restricts natural recolonization of degraded areas.
Where does Astrocaryum giganteum live?
Astrocaryum giganteum 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 Astrocaryum giganteum?
The main threats to Astrocaryum giganteum 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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