Cleidiocarpon laurinum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cleidiocarpon laurinum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in tropical rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of primary forest to palm oil plantations have eliminated significant portions of suitable habitat over recent decades.
Habitat
This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy layers of lowland and hill forests. It occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns, often associated with well-drained soils in elevations up to 800 meters.
Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae
Threatened in Myanmar (Burma)
Frequently asked questions
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