CR

Dypsis interrupta

Declining

Overview

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

Dypsis interrupta faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm species inhabits Madagascar's lowland rainforests, typically found in humid forest understory environments at elevations below 800 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact primary forest canopy.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis interrupta classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis interrupta 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 interrupta faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforests. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Dypsis interrupta live?
Dypsis interrupta 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 interrupta?
The main threats to Dypsis interrupta are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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