VU

Atuna penangiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Atuna penangiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia where lowland forests are rapidly cleared for palm oil plantations and urban development. The species' restriction to primary and mature secondary forests makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations, while its limited distribution across fragmented forest patches reduces population connectivity and genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Atuna penangiana inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in coastal and near-coastal forest areas throughout peninsular Malaysia and parts of Indonesia.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Atuna penangiana classified as Vulnerable?
Atuna penangiana 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. Atuna penangiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia where lowland forests are rapidly cleared for palm oil plantations and urban development. The species' restriction to primary and mature secondary forests makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations, while its limited distribution across fragmented forest patches reduces population connectivity and genetic diversity.
Where does Atuna penangiana live?
Atuna penangiana 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 Atuna penangiana?
The main threats to Atuna penangiana 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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