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thatch palm

Coccothrinax crinita

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Found in Cuba. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Coccothrinax crinita (thatch palm)

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Florida silver palm

Coccothrinax argentata

Endangered

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miragua palm

Coccothrinax miraguama

Least Concern

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Silver Palm

Coccothrinax proctorii

Endangered

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Thatch Palm

Coccothrinax inaguensis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of thatch palm?

The scientific name of thatch palm is Coccothrinax crinita. It belongs to the genus Coccothrinax.

What is the conservation status of thatch palm?

thatch palm (Coccothrinax crinita) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does thatch palm live?

thatch palm is found in Found in Cuba. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Cuba.

What family does thatch palm belong to?

thatch palm (Coccothrinax crinita) belongs to the genus Coccothrinax, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is thatch palm endangered?

Yes, thatch palm (Coccothrinax crinita) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does thatch palm belong to?

thatch palm (Coccothrinax crinita) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of thatch palm?

The closest relatives of thatch palm in the genus Coccothrinax include Florida silver palm, miragua palm, Silver Palm, Thatch Palm.