Dypsis sanctaemariae
CR

Dypsis sanctaemariae

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 sanctaemariae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in 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 risk to wild populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent palm species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to the lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in humid forest understory at elevations below 800 meters. The species requires consistently moist soil conditions and thrives in the dappled light of primary forest canopy.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis sanctaemariae classified as Critically Endangered?
Dypsis sanctaemariae 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 sanctaemariae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion in 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 risk to wild populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent palm species.
Where does Dypsis sanctaemariae live?
Dypsis sanctaemariae 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 sanctaemariae?
The main threats to Dypsis sanctaemariae are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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