CR

Pinanga glaucifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Pinanga glaucifolia faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have dramatically reduced suitable habitat, while the species' slow growth and specific ecological requirements make recovery extremely difficult. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent palm's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing in the understory of primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 500 meters. It requires consistently moist, well-drained soils and the filtered light conditions provided by intact forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pinanga glaucifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Pinanga glaucifolia 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. Pinanga glaucifolia faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have dramatically reduced suitable habitat, while the species' slow growth and specific ecological requirements make recovery extremely difficult. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent palm's survival.
Where does Pinanga glaucifolia live?
Pinanga glaucifolia occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pinanga glaucifolia?
The main threats to Pinanga glaucifolia are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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