Pholidocarpus macrocarpus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pholidocarpus macrocarpus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements, making recovery difficult once populations are fragmented. Logging operations and palm oil plantation expansion have eliminated substantial portions of its lowland forest habitat, while remaining populations suffer from edge effects and reduced genetic diversity.
Habitat
This palm species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and swamp forests at elevations below 200 meters, typically growing in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often in association with other palm species in the understory and mid-canopy layers.
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
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