Dypsis ifanadianae
CR

Dypsis ifanadianae

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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 ifanadianae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the quality of its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to the lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, where it grows in humid, shaded understory conditions. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels typical of Madagascar's rapidly disappearing coastal and mid-elevation forests.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis ifanadianae classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis ifanadianae 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 ifanadianae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the quality of its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this palm requires.
Where does Dypsis ifanadianae live?
Dypsis ifanadianae 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 ifanadianae?
The main threats to Dypsis ifanadianae are 2.1, 2.1.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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