CR

Reinhardtia koschnyana

Unknown

Overview

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

Reinhardtia koschnyana faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as palm populations become isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid montane conditions this palm requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters in Central America. It typically grows in the understory of primary and secondary forests where it benefits from the filtered light and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reinhardtia koschnyana classified as Critically Endangered?
Reinhardtia koschnyana 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 koschnyana faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as palm populations become isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid montane conditions this palm requires for survival.
Where does Reinhardtia koschnyana live?
Reinhardtia koschnyana occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Reinhardtia koschnyana?
The main threats to Reinhardtia koschnyana 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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