CRCritically Endangered
Rattan
Eremospatha barendii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Eremospatha barendii occurs in the understory and lower canopy levels of tropical rainforests in West Africa, particularly in Cameroon's dense forest zones. The species requires the humid, shaded conditions of primary or well-developed secondary forests where it can climb through the vegetation matrix using its characteristic spiny stems.
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rattan classified as Critically Endangered?
Rattan 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rattan live?
Rattan occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rattan?
The main threats to Rattan are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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