CR

Dypsis jeremiei

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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 jeremiei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations. Climate change-induced shifts in rainfall patterns threaten the humid forest conditions this palm requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to Madagascar's eastern humid lowland and montane rainforests, typically found in understory positions within primary forest at elevations between 200-800 meters. The species requires consistently moist, well-drained soils and the stable microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis jeremiei classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis jeremiei 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 jeremiei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations. Climate change-induced shifts in rainfall patterns threaten the humid forest conditions this palm requires for survival.
Where does Dypsis jeremiei live?
Dypsis jeremiei occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dypsis jeremiei?
The main threats to Dypsis jeremiei 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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