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Cyphosperma voutmelense

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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.

Cyphosperma voutmelense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems on Vanuatu are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes unable to withstand significant losses. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the humid forest conditions this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm species inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of Vanuatu, typically growing in the understory of primary rainforest ecosystems. It requires consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight provided by the forest canopy, making it highly dependent on intact forest habitats.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyphosperma voutmelense classified as Endangered?
Cyphosperma voutmelense is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cyphosperma voutmelense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems on Vanuatu are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes unable to withstand significant losses. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the humid forest conditions this palm requires.
Where does Cyphosperma voutmelense live?
Cyphosperma voutmelense 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 Cyphosperma voutmelense?
The main threats to Cyphosperma voutmelense 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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