CR

Dypsis ampasindavae

Declining

Overview

Chrysalidocarpus loucoubensis, synonym Dypsis ampasindavae is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is native to the Sambirano region of northwestern Madagascar, where it is found in subhumid lowland forest from sea level to 300 metres elevation. It is known from only two locations, and there are fewer than 30 mature individuals between them.

Dypsis ampasindavae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this palm occurs. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to the small remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to the humid lowland and mid-elevation rainforests of eastern Madagascar. It occurs in primary forest understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis ampasindavae classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis ampasindavae 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 ampasindavae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this palm occurs. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to the small remaining populations.
Where does Dypsis ampasindavae live?
Dypsis ampasindavae 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 ampasindavae?
The main threats to Dypsis ampasindavae are 1.1, 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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