ENEndangered
Ponapea palauensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Palau
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ponapea palauensis classified as Endangered?
Ponapea palauensis 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 Ponapea palauensis live?
Ponapea palauensis occurs in Palau. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ponapea palauensis?
The main threats to Ponapea palauensis are 1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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