VU

Cycas condaoensis

Local name: Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo

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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.

Cycas condaoensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Con Dao National Park's coastal forests are cleared for tourism development and infrastructure expansion. The species' extremely limited range on Con Dao Island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade targets remaining mature specimens. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting the island's low-lying coastal habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic cycad inhabits the coastal forests and rocky slopes of Con Dao Island, growing in well-drained soils among mixed tropical vegetation. The species is restricted to elevations below 200 meters in areas that receive regular sea breezes and seasonal rainfall patterns typical of Vietnam's southern coastal region.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo classified as Vulnerable?
Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cycas condaoensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Con Dao National Park's coastal forests are cleared for tourism development and infrastructure expansion. The species' extremely limited range on Con Dao Island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade targets remaining mature specimens. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting the island's low-lying coastal habitats.
Where does Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo live?
Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo 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 Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo?
The main threats to Thiên Tuế Côn Đáo 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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