CR

Clinostigma savaiiense

Declining

Overview

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

Clinostigma savaiiense faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development on Savai'i Island. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the palm's specialized montane habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm occurs in montane rainforests on the volcanic slopes of Savai'i Island in Samoa, typically at elevations between 400-1000 meters. It grows in humid, well-drained soils within the native forest canopy, often associated with other endemic plant species in these isolated island ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clinostigma savaiiense classified as Critically Endangered?
Clinostigma savaiiense 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. Clinostigma savaiiense faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development on Savai'i Island. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the palm's specialized montane habitat.
Where does Clinostigma savaiiense live?
Clinostigma savaiiense 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 Clinostigma savaiiense?
The main threats to Clinostigma savaiiense 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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