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Attalea crassispatha

Declining

Overview

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

Attalea crassispatha faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. The species is further threatened by urban development pressure and infrastructure projects that fragment remaining forest patches. Palm harvesting for construction materials and ornamental use has additionally reduced wild populations, while the species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity hinder natural recovery.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with high rainfall and consistent humidity.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Attalea crassispatha classified as Critically Endangered?
Attalea crassispatha 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. Attalea crassispatha faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. The species is further threatened by urban development pressure and infrastructure projects that fragment remaining forest patches. Palm harvesting for construction materials and ornamental use has additionally reduced wild populations, while the species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity hinder natural recovery.
Where does Attalea crassispatha live?
Attalea crassispatha occurs in Haiti, United Kingdom, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Attalea crassispatha?
The main threats to Attalea crassispatha are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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