silver thatch
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silver thatch

Coccothrinax argentata

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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.

The silver thatch palm faces severe pressure from coastal development throughout its limited range in the Bahamas and southern Florida. Hurricane damage poses an increasing threat as climate change intensifies storm frequency and severity, with these slow-growing palms requiring decades to recover from major disturbances. Habitat fragmentation from tourism infrastructure and residential construction continues to isolate remaining populations, while sea-level rise threatens low-lying coastal habitats where the species naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Silver thatch palms inhabit coastal areas, sandy soils, and limestone substrates in tropical dry forests and scrublands. They are particularly associated with coastal hammocks and pine rocklands in the Bahamas and extreme southern Florida.

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Ceroxylon parvifrons

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Frequently asked questions

Why is silver thatch classified as Endangered?
silver thatch is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The silver thatch palm faces severe pressure from coastal development throughout its limited range in the Bahamas and southern Florida. Hurricane damage poses an increasing threat as climate change intensifies storm frequency and severity, with these slow-growing palms requiring decades to recover from major disturbances. Habitat fragmentation from tourism infrastructure and residential construction continues to isolate remaining populations, while sea-level rise threatens low-lying coastal habitats where the species naturally occurs.
Where does silver thatch live?
silver thatch 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 silver thatch?
The main threats to silver thatch 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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