CR

Reinhardtia gracilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Reinhardtia gracilis faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited Central American range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a palm species limits natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Reinhardtia gracilis inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of Central America, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests. The species requires consistent moisture and shade, thriving in areas with high humidity and well-drained soils between 200-1200 meters elevation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reinhardtia gracilis classified as Critically Endangered?
Reinhardtia gracilis 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. Reinhardtia gracilis faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited Central American range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a palm species limits natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this palm requires.
Where does Reinhardtia gracilis live?
Reinhardtia gracilis 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 Reinhardtia gracilis?
The main threats to Reinhardtia gracilis 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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