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Dypsis pervillei

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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 pervillei faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Seychelles. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has also contributed to population reduction, as this endemic palm is sought after for its ornamental value.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm occurs in the remaining native forests of the Seychelles, typically found in moist, shaded understory environments at low to moderate elevations. It grows in well-drained soils within the granitic islands' indigenous vegetation communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis pervillei classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis pervillei 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 pervillei faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Seychelles. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has also contributed to population reduction, as this endemic palm is sought after for its ornamental value.
Where does Dypsis pervillei live?
Dypsis pervillei 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 pervillei?
The main threats to Dypsis pervillei 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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