Dypsis nossibensis
CR

Dypsis nossibensis

Declining

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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 nossibensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range on Nosy Be island, Madagascar. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for vanilla cultivation and tourism development. Mining activities and charcoal production further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic palm survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm is restricted to the remaining lowland rainforest fragments on Nosy Be island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. It occurs in humid forest understory at elevations below 200 meters, typically in areas with rich volcanic soils.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis nossibensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis nossibensis 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 nossibensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its extremely limited range on Nosy Be island, Madagascar. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for vanilla cultivation and tourism development. Mining activities and charcoal production further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic palm survives.
Where does Dypsis nossibensis live?
Dypsis nossibensis 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 nossibensis?
The main threats to Dypsis nossibensis 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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