VU

Antidesma pyrifolium

Unknown

Overview

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

Antidesma pyrifolium faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in lowland areas where commercial logging and palm oil plantations have fragmented its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact forest ecosystems makes it highly vulnerable to ongoing habitat conversion, while its limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically in lowland areas up to 800 meters elevation. It prefers well-drained soils in forest understory and edge environments, often found along streams and in forest gaps where light penetration supports its growth requirements.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Antidesma pyrifolium classified as Vulnerable?
Antidesma pyrifolium 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. Antidesma pyrifolium faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in lowland areas where commercial logging and palm oil plantations have fragmented its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact forest ecosystems makes it highly vulnerable to ongoing habitat conversion, while its limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of degraded areas.
Where does Antidesma pyrifolium live?
Antidesma pyrifolium occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antidesma pyrifolium?
The main threats to Antidesma pyrifolium 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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