CR

Dendropanax geniculatus

Declining

Overview

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

Dendropanax geniculatus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters. It typically grows in humid, well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest understory environments.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendropanax geniculatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Dendropanax geniculatus 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. Dendropanax geniculatus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbances.
Where does Dendropanax geniculatus live?
Dendropanax geniculatus 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 Dendropanax geniculatus?
The main threats to Dendropanax geniculatus 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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