CR

Cycas pachypoda

Declining

Overview

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

Cycas pachypoda faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for horticultural trade, as cycads are highly prized ornamental plants. Fire regime changes and grazing by introduced herbivores further degrade remaining habitat patches, while the species' extremely slow growth rate severely limits natural recovery potential.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cycas pachypoda inhabits dry sclerophyll forests and woodland margins on sandy soils in coastal and near-coastal areas of northeastern Queensland, Australia. The species typically occurs in open understory positions with good drainage, often on slopes and ridges where it receives filtered sunlight through the forest canopy.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycas pachypoda classified as Critically Endangered?
Cycas pachypoda 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. Cycas pachypoda faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for horticultural trade, as cycads are highly prized ornamental plants. Fire regime changes and grazing by introduced herbivores further degrade remaining habitat patches, while the species' extremely slow growth rate severely limits natural recovery potential.
Where does Cycas pachypoda live?
Cycas pachypoda occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cycas pachypoda?
The main threats to Cycas pachypoda 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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