VUVulnerable
Rafia
Raphia australis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rafia classified as Vulnerable?
Rafia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rafia live?
Rafia occurs in Mozambique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rafia?
The main threats to Rafia are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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