VUVulnerable
Beaucarnea pliabilis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ASPARAGACEAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Beaucarnea pliabilis classified as Vulnerable?
Beaucarnea pliabilis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Beaucarnea pliabilis live?
Beaucarnea pliabilis occurs in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Beaucarnea pliabilis?
The main threats to Beaucarnea pliabilis are 1.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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