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Cycas pranburiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Cycas pranburiensis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Thailand's eastern seaboard. The species is further threatened by illegal collection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its narrow coastal distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cycad is endemic to coastal areas of eastern Thailand, particularly around Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It grows in sandy soils near beaches and coastal scrublands, typically within a few kilometers of the shoreline in areas with high humidity and salt tolerance.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycas pranburiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cycas pranburiensis 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. Cycas pranburiensis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Thailand's eastern seaboard. The species is further threatened by illegal collection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its narrow coastal distribution.
Where does Cycas pranburiensis live?
Cycas pranburiensis occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cycas pranburiensis?
The main threats to Cycas pranburiensis are 4.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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