CR

Pseudophoenix lediniana

Declining

Overview

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

Pseudophoenix lediniana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure in its limited Dominican Republic range. Hurricane damage poses an additional significant risk to remaining populations, as these slow-growing palms require decades to recover from storm impacts. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing further degrade the dry forest habitats essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to dry coastal forests and limestone hills in the Dominican Republic, typically growing in well-drained soils at low elevations. It occurs in xerophytic scrublands and semi-deciduous forests that experience pronounced dry seasons.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudophoenix lediniana classified as Critically Endangered?
Pseudophoenix lediniana 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. Pseudophoenix lediniana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure in its limited Dominican Republic range. Hurricane damage poses an additional significant risk to remaining populations, as these slow-growing palms require decades to recover from storm impacts. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing further degrade the dry forest habitats essential for this species' survival.
Where does Pseudophoenix lediniana live?
Pseudophoenix lediniana 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 Pseudophoenix lediniana?
The main threats to Pseudophoenix lediniana are 1.1, 2.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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