VU

Hyospathe frontinensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Hyospathe frontinensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat in the Colombian Andes. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the palm's ecosystem, while small population sizes make remaining stands vulnerable to stochastic events and reduced genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits humid montane forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring in cloud forest environments at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these biodiverse Andean ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hyospathe frontinensis classified as Vulnerable?
Hyospathe frontinensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Hyospathe frontinensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat in the Colombian Andes. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the palm's ecosystem, while small population sizes make remaining stands vulnerable to stochastic events and reduced genetic diversity.
Where does Hyospathe frontinensis live?
Hyospathe frontinensis 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 Hyospathe frontinensis?
The main threats to Hyospathe frontinensis 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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