Peach Palm
VU

Peach Palm

Bactris gasipaes

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.

The Peach Palm faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its native range in Central and South America. Wild populations are increasingly fragmented as lowland tropical forests are converted to cattle ranches and monoculture plantations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment in remaining forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Peach Palm naturally occurs in lowland tropical rainforests from sea level to 1,000 meters elevation, typically growing in well-drained soils along riverbanks and forest edges. The species thrives in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often forming part of the forest understory or secondary growth in disturbed areas.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peach Palm classified as Vulnerable?
Peach Palm is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Peach Palm faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its native range in Central and South America. Wild populations are increasingly fragmented as lowland tropical forests are converted to cattle ranches and monoculture plantations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment in remaining forest fragments.
Where does Peach Palm live?
Peach Palm 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 Peach Palm?
The main threats to Peach Palm 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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