VU

Beilschmiedia brevipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Beilschmiedia brevipes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this laurel species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with populations declining as mature forest ecosystems are cleared for development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in lowland and hill forest ecosystems up to moderate elevations. It grows in the understory and canopy layers of humid evergreen forests with rich, well-drained soils.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beilschmiedia brevipes classified as Vulnerable?
Beilschmiedia brevipes 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. Beilschmiedia brevipes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this laurel species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with populations declining as mature forest ecosystems are cleared for development.
Where does Beilschmiedia brevipes live?
Beilschmiedia brevipes 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 Beilschmiedia brevipes?
The main threats to Beilschmiedia brevipes 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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