Palma de ramos
CR

Palma de ramos

Ceroxylon parvum

Unknown

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Overview

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

Palma de ramos faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests, where its extremely limited range makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions. Agricultural expansion, cattle ranching, and infrastructure development continue to fragment and destroy the montane forest ecosystems this endemic palm depends on for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to Colombia's Andean cloud forests and montane humid forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. This species inhabits the understory and edges of primary and secondary cloud forest ecosystems characterized by persistent fog, high humidity, and rich organic soils.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palma de ramos classified as Critically Endangered?
Palma de ramos 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. Palma de ramos faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests, where its extremely limited range makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions. Agricultural expansion, cattle ranching, and infrastructure development continue to fragment and destroy the montane forest ecosystems this endemic palm depends on for survival.
Where does Palma de ramos live?
Palma de ramos occurs in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palma de ramos?
The main threats to Palma de ramos 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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