CR

Bhesa nitidissima

Unknown

Overview

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

Bhesa nitidissima faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and forest composition in its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bhesa nitidissima inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest environments with dense canopy cover. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture levels and minimal human disturbance.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bhesa nitidissima classified as Critically Endangered?
Bhesa nitidissima 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. Bhesa nitidissima faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and forest composition in its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Bhesa nitidissima live?
Bhesa nitidissima occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bhesa nitidissima?
The main threats to Bhesa nitidissima 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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