Ravenea moorei
CR

Ravenea moorei

Unknown

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Overview

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

Ravenea moorei faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Madagascar. The species is further threatened by collection pressure for the international palm trade, as its attractive appearance makes it highly sought after for ornamental purposes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ravenea moorei is endemic to the moist forests of eastern Madagascar, where it grows in humid lowland and mid-elevation forest environments. The species requires consistent moisture and shade provided by the forest canopy, making it highly dependent on intact forest ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ravenea moorei classified as Critically Endangered?
Ravenea moorei 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. Ravenea moorei faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Madagascar. The species is further threatened by collection pressure for the international palm trade, as its attractive appearance makes it highly sought after for ornamental purposes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this palm requires.
Where does Ravenea moorei live?
Ravenea moorei 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 Ravenea moorei?
The main threats to Ravenea moorei are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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