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Cycas collina

Declining

Overview

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

Cycas collina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. Mining activities and quarrying operations have directly destroyed several known populations, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild numbers. The species' extremely slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery from these pressures particularly challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cycas collina inhabits limestone hills and rocky outcrops in lowland and montane forests of the Philippines. The species typically grows on well-drained soils in open woodland areas and forest margins at elevations up to 800 meters.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservationLegislation

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycas collina classified as Critically Endangered?
Cycas collina 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 collina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. Mining activities and quarrying operations have directly destroyed several known populations, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild numbers. The species' extremely slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery from these pressures particularly challenging.
Where does Cycas collina live?
Cycas collina occurs in China, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cycas collina?
The main threats to Cycas collina are 2.1, 4.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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