Bactris nancibaensis
CR

Bactris nancibaensis

Unknown

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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.

Bactris nancibaensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range in Costa Rica. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale land conversion can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to the humid lowland and premontane forests of Costa Rica, typically found in understory environments with high moisture levels. It occurs in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bactris nancibaensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Bactris nancibaensis 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. Bactris nancibaensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range in Costa Rica. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale land conversion can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this palm requires.
Where does Bactris nancibaensis live?
Bactris nancibaensis 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 Bactris nancibaensis?
The main threats to Bactris nancibaensis are 2.1, 4.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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