Ravenea musicalis
CR

Ravenea musicalis

Declining

Photo: (c) Louis Aureglia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Louis Aureglia

Overview

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

Ravenea musicalis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ravenea musicalis is endemic to the lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in moist, well-drained soils within primary forest understory. The species requires the humid microclimate conditions of intact forest canopy and is particularly associated with areas near streams and valleys.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ravenea musicalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Ravenea musicalis 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 musicalis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Madagascar's remaining lowland rainforests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this palm requires.
Where does Ravenea musicalis live?
Ravenea musicalis occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ravenea musicalis?
The main threats to Ravenea musicalis 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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