CRCritically Endangered
Zamia monticola
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zamia monticola classified as Critically Endangered?
Zamia monticola 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Zamia monticola live?
Zamia monticola occurs in Guatemala. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zamia monticola?
The main threats to Zamia monticola are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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