CR

Ptychosperma pullenii

Unknown

Overview

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

Ptychosperma pullenii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns affecting this moisture-dependent palm.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered palm is endemic to lowland and hill rainforests of Papua New Guinea, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests. It prefers well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ptychosperma pullenii classified as Critically Endangered?
Ptychosperma pullenii 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 pullenii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns affecting this moisture-dependent palm.
Where does Ptychosperma pullenii live?
Ptychosperma pullenii 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 pullenii?
The main threats to Ptychosperma pullenii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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