CR

Aporosa fusiformis

Unknown

Overview

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

Aporosa fusiformis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for seedling establishment and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest margins, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels. It is found in both primary forest understory and forest edge environments where canopy cover provides partial shade for establishment.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aporosa fusiformis classified as Critically Endangered?
Aporosa fusiformis 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. Aporosa fusiformis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for seedling establishment and survival.
Where does Aporosa fusiformis live?
Aporosa fusiformis 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 Aporosa fusiformis?
The main threats to Aporosa fusiformis 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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