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Calamus compsostachys

Unknown

Overview

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

Calamus compsostachys faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities that destroy the primary forest canopy it depends on for climbing support. Overcollection for the rattan trade has further depleted wild populations, as this climbing palm produces commercially valuable cane used in furniture manufacturing.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing palm inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary forest understory where it climbs up tree trunks and canopy vegetation. The species requires intact forest ecosystems with adequate canopy cover and supporting trees for its climbing growth habit.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calamus compsostachys classified as Critically Endangered?
Calamus compsostachys 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. Calamus compsostachys faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities that destroy the primary forest canopy it depends on for climbing support. Overcollection for the rattan trade has further depleted wild populations, as this climbing palm produces commercially valuable cane used in furniture manufacturing.
Where does Calamus compsostachys live?
Calamus compsostachys 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 Calamus compsostachys?
The main threats to Calamus compsostachys 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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