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Chionanthus ferrugineus

Declining

Overview

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

Chionanthus ferrugineus 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, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' apparent rarity and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments. It occurs in both dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical forest communities at various elevations.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chionanthus ferrugineus classified as Endangered?
Chionanthus ferrugineus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Chionanthus ferrugineus 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, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' apparent rarity and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Chionanthus ferrugineus live?
Chionanthus ferrugineus 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 Chionanthus ferrugineus?
The main threats to Chionanthus ferrugineus 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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