CRCritically Endangered
Zamia purpurea
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zamia purpurea classified as Critically Endangered?
Zamia purpurea 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 purpurea live?
Zamia purpurea occurs in Mexico, Tajikistan, Thailand, 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 Zamia purpurea?
The main threats to Zamia purpurea are 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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