Lemurophoenix halleuxii

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
PLANTAE TRACHEOPHYTA LILIOPSIDA ARECALES PALMAE

Scientific Name: Lemurophoenix halleuxii
Species Authority J. Dransf.

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Endangered   A1c, D   ver 2.3
Year Assessed: 1998
Assessor/s Dransfield, J. & Beentje, H.J.

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: An endemic palm of Madagascar known only from two subpopulations, totaling an estimated 50 individuals.
Countries:
Native:
Madagascar

Population [top]

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: They occur in submontane primary forest on steep slopes and in a deep narrow valleys at elevations between 200 and 450 m.
Systems: Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): This species is used as an ornament for minor international, national and local trade.

Conservation Actions [top]

Citation: Dransfield, J. & Beentje, H.J. 1998. Lemurophoenix halleuxii. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 23 November 2008.
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