CR

Hyophorbe amaricaulis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hyophorbe amaricaulis faces extinction primarily due to its extremely restricted range on Mauritius, where it exists as a single wild individual in the Curepipe Botanic Gardens. The species has suffered from habitat destruction through urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range. Its reproductive isolation as the sole surviving wild specimen prevents natural regeneration, making it entirely dependent on horticultural propagation efforts for species survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species is endemic to the mascarene islands, specifically Mauritius, where it originally inhabited lowland tropical forests. The remaining wild individual grows in the managed environment of the Curepipe Botanic Gardens, representing the last vestige of its natural forest habitat.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hyophorbe amaricaulis classified as Critically Endangered?
Hyophorbe amaricaulis 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. Hyophorbe amaricaulis faces extinction primarily due to its extremely restricted range on Mauritius, where it exists as a single wild individual in the Curepipe Botanic Gardens. The species has suffered from habitat destruction through urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range. Its reproductive isolation as the sole surviving wild specimen prevents natural regeneration, making it entirely dependent on horticultural propagation efforts for species survival.
Where does Hyophorbe amaricaulis live?
Hyophorbe amaricaulis 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 Hyophorbe amaricaulis?
The main threats to Hyophorbe amaricaulis are 11.4, 8.2, 8.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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