CR

Albizia buntingii

Unknown

Overview

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

Albizia buntingii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as it occurs in commercially valuable forest areas. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Albizia buntingii inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically occurring in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. The species grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often as part of the forest canopy layer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Albizia buntingii classified as Critically Endangered?
Albizia buntingii 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. Albizia buntingii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as it occurs in commercially valuable forest areas. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.
Where does Albizia buntingii live?
Albizia buntingii 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 Albizia buntingii?
The main threats to Albizia buntingii 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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