Dypsis mangorensis
CR

Dypsis mangorensis

Unknown

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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 mangorensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn farming practices that have dramatically reduced its native forest habitat in Madagascar. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm species inhabits lowland rainforests and humid forest margins in the Mangoky region of southwestern Madagascar. It typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest understory environments at elevations below 500 meters.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis mangorensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis mangorensis 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 mangorensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn farming practices that have dramatically reduced its native forest habitat in Madagascar. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.
Where does Dypsis mangorensis live?
Dypsis mangorensis 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 mangorensis?
The main threats to Dypsis mangorensis 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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