ENEndangered
Golden Lotus Banana
Musella lasiocarpa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in MUSACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden Lotus Banana classified as Endangered?
Golden Lotus Banana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Golden Lotus Banana live?
Golden Lotus Banana occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden Lotus Banana?
The main threats to Golden Lotus Banana are 2.1, 2.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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