CR

Ptychosperma buabe

Declining

Overview

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

Ptychosperma buabe faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from logging and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species is further threatened by its extremely small population size and restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to stochastic events. Collection pressure for ornamental use has also contributed to population reduction in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and forest margins in Papua New Guinea. It typically grows in humid, shaded understory conditions with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ptychosperma buabe classified as Critically Endangered?
Ptychosperma buabe 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. Ptychosperma buabe faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from logging and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species is further threatened by its extremely small population size and restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to stochastic events. Collection pressure for ornamental use has also contributed to population reduction in accessible areas.
Where does Ptychosperma buabe live?
Ptychosperma buabe occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ptychosperma buabe?
The main threats to Ptychosperma buabe are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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