CR

Beilschmiedia vestita

Declining

Overview

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

Beilschmiedia vestita faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a canopy tree limits natural recovery potential. Additional pressures from selective logging for timber and ongoing forest fragmentation continue to reduce both population size and genetic connectivity between remaining subpopulations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy tree species inhabits primary montane rainforests in eastern Madagascar, typically occurring in the canopy layer of humid forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Madagascar's eastern escarpment forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beilschmiedia vestita classified as Critically Endangered?
Beilschmiedia vestita 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. Beilschmiedia vestita faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a canopy tree limits natural recovery potential. Additional pressures from selective logging for timber and ongoing forest fragmentation continue to reduce both population size and genetic connectivity between remaining subpopulations.
Where does Beilschmiedia vestita live?
Beilschmiedia vestita 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 vestita?
The main threats to Beilschmiedia vestita 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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