Geonoma santanderensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Geonoma santanderensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Colombia's Santander region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as palm populations become isolated in small forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining cloud forest habitats where this endemic palm persists.
Habitat
This endemic Colombian palm inhabits humid montane cloud forests and secondary forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. It typically grows in the understory of well-preserved forest fragments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Arecaceae
Frequently asked questions
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