VU

Barringtonia payensiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Barringtonia payensiana faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian mangrove systems. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for aquaculture ponds and resort construction, which directly destroys the specialized tidal forest environments it requires. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the delicate hydrological balance of its mangrove habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Barringtonia payensiana inhabits specialized mangrove and coastal swamp forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in tidal zones where freshwater meets saltwater. The species requires specific hydrological conditions found in undisturbed mangrove ecosystems with regular tidal flooding.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Barringtonia payensiana classified as Vulnerable?
Barringtonia payensiana 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. Barringtonia payensiana faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian mangrove systems. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for aquaculture ponds and resort construction, which directly destroys the specialized tidal forest environments it requires. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the delicate hydrological balance of its mangrove habitat.
Where does Barringtonia payensiana live?
Barringtonia payensiana 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 Barringtonia payensiana?
The main threats to Barringtonia payensiana 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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