VU

Adinandra inaequalis

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Adinandra inaequalis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upslope into increasingly limited areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and upper hill dipterocarp forests at elevations between 800-1,800 meters. It typically occurs in areas with high humidity and frequent mist, growing in the understory and forest edges of primary and mature secondary forests.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Adinandra inaequalis classified as Vulnerable?
Adinandra inaequalis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Adinandra inaequalis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upslope into increasingly limited areas.
Where does Adinandra inaequalis live?
Adinandra inaequalis occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Adinandra inaequalis?
The main threats to Adinandra inaequalis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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