| Lemurophoenix | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Subfamily: | Arecoideae |
| Tribe: | Areceae |
| Subtribe: | Dypsidinae |
| Genus: | Lemurophoenix J.Dransf.[3] |
| Species: | L. halleuxii |
| Binomial name | |
| Lemurophoenix halleuxii J.Dransf. | |
Lemurophoenix halleuxii is a species ofpalm tree, the only species in the genusLemurophoenix. It is found only inMadagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss and overcollection. There are perhaps 300 mature individuals remaining in the wild.[1]
Lemurophoenix halleuxii is endemic to theAntongil Bay area northeastern Madagascar, including theMasoala Peninsula andMananara Avaratra. There are three known subpopulations. The largest is in the Ratanabe area, and there is another inMasoala National Park on the Masoala Peninsula. The species' estimatedextent of occurrence is 1,729 km2 and its estimatedarea of occupancy is 31 km2.[1]
It grows in primaryhumid evergreen lowland forest on steep slopes and in deep narrow valleys, generally between 200 and 450 meters elevation, and occasionally as high as 700 meters.[1]
The species is threatened withhabitat loss outside of designated protected areas. The species' conservation status is assessed asendangered, given its restricted range, its small population size, loss of habitat, and declining population size.[1]
