CRCritically Endangered
Licuala essigii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Licuala essigii classified as Critically Endangered?
Licuala essigii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Licuala essigii live?
Licuala essigii occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Licuala essigii?
The main threats to Licuala essigii are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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