CR

Chamaedorea christinae

Declining

Overview

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

Chamaedorea christinae faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while overcollection for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and premontane rainforests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in Costa Rica's mountainous regions. It typically grows in the understory of primary and secondary forests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaedorea christinae classified as Critically Endangered?
Chamaedorea christinae 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. Chamaedorea christinae faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while overcollection for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Chamaedorea christinae live?
Chamaedorea christinae occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chamaedorea christinae?
The main threats to Chamaedorea christinae 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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