Dypsis albofarinosa
CR

Dypsis albofarinosa

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.

Dypsis albofarinosa faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn cultivation practices that have dramatically reduced Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforest habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a palm limits natural recovery potential. Cyclones and extreme weather events pose additional risks to the remaining fragmented populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Madagascar palm inhabits lowland rainforest understory in the eastern coastal regions, typically growing in humid, shaded conditions beneath the forest canopy. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in primary and mature secondary rainforest environments.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis albofarinosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis albofarinosa 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. Dypsis albofarinosa faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn cultivation practices that have dramatically reduced Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforest habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a palm limits natural recovery potential. Cyclones and extreme weather events pose additional risks to the remaining fragmented populations.
Where does Dypsis albofarinosa live?
Dypsis albofarinosa occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dypsis albofarinosa?
The main threats to Dypsis albofarinosa are 5.4, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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