Bactris coloniata
Local name: Chacarrá
Bactris coloniata is a clustering palm with stems up to 7m tall. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Peru.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Bactris
Bactris coloniata belongs to the family Arecaceae, order Arecales, within the Liliopsida class.
Species Profile
Bactris coloniata is a clustering palm with stems up to 7m tall. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Chacarrá (Bactris coloniata) faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its range in Central and South America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and palm oil plantations has fragmented populations, while climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for this palm's reproduction and survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This palm species inhabits tropical moist lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters elevation. It typically occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often found in gallery forests along rivers and in partially disturbed forest environments.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching
Deforestation for palm oil plantations
Climate change affecting precipitation patterns
Habitat fragmentation reducing gene flow
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bactris coloniata (Bactris coloniata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/chacarra