CRCritically Endangered

Aglaia gracilis

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Overview

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

Aglaia gracilis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which have fragmented remaining forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.
Threat summary

Habitat

Aglaia gracilis inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and canopy layers of lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained soils and occurs in both dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical forest communities with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aglaia gracilis classified as Critically Endangered?

Aglaia gracilis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Aglaia gracilis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which have fragmented remaining forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.

Where does Aglaia gracilis live?

Aglaia gracilis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Aglaia gracilis?

The main threats to Aglaia gracilis 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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