CR

Dypsis caudata

Unknown

Overview

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

Dypsis caudata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes unable to withstand continued habitat pressure. Mining activities and charcoal production have further fragmented the already restricted coastal forest habitats where this palm occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dypsis caudata is endemic to Madagascar's coastal lowland forests, occurring in humid forest understory and forest margins at low elevations. The species is restricted to very specific microhabitats within these coastal forest ecosystems, contributing to its extreme vulnerability.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis caudata classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis caudata 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 caudata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes unable to withstand continued habitat pressure. Mining activities and charcoal production have further fragmented the already restricted coastal forest habitats where this palm occurs.
Where does Dypsis caudata live?
Dypsis caudata 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 caudata?
The main threats to Dypsis caudata 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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