Faguetia falcata is native to eastern Madagascar, where it is found in southern
Analanjirofo and northern
Atsinanana provinces, from
Soanierana Ivongo in the north to
Ambila Lemaitso in the south. There are seven known subpopulations. It is found in
humid littoral forests between sea level and 500 meters elevation. The species is threatened by habitat loss from deforestation, caused by subsistence logging, wood harvesting for charcoal production, shifting cultivation, and human-caused fires. The species' population is declining, and it is assessed as
vulnerable. ==References==