Carpoxylon macrospermum
CR

Carpoxylon macrospermum

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.

Carpoxylon macrospermum faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from logging and agricultural conversion across its limited range in Vanuatu. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter forest composition. Climate change poses an additional risk through increased storm intensity and sea-level rise affecting coastal lowland populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and coastal forest margins in Vanuatu, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations from sea level to approximately 300 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is particularly associated with primary forest ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species management

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carpoxylon macrospermum classified as Critically Endangered?
Carpoxylon macrospermum 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. Carpoxylon macrospermum faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from logging and agricultural conversion across its limited range in Vanuatu. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter forest composition. Climate change poses an additional risk through increased storm intensity and sea-level rise affecting coastal lowland populations.
Where does Carpoxylon macrospermum live?
Carpoxylon macrospermum 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 Carpoxylon macrospermum?
The main threats to Carpoxylon macrospermum 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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