Cycas curranii
CR

Cycas curranii

Local name: Curran’s Pitogo

Declining

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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.

Cycas curranii faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely slow growth rate and reproductive cycle make recovery particularly challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cycas curranii inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins in the Philippines, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest environments at elevations from sea level to approximately 500 meters.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Curran’s Pitogo classified as Critically Endangered?
Curran’s Pitogo 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. Cycas curranii faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely slow growth rate and reproductive cycle make recovery particularly challenging.
Where does Curran’s Pitogo live?
Curran’s Pitogo occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Curran’s Pitogo?
The main threats to Curran’s Pitogo are 2.1, 3.2, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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