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Cleistanthus membranaceus

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Overview

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

Cleistanthus membranaceus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy of lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Southeast Asian dipterocarp forest ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cleistanthus membranaceus classified as Endangered?
Cleistanthus membranaceus 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. Cleistanthus membranaceus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.
Where does Cleistanthus membranaceus live?
Cleistanthus membranaceus occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cleistanthus membranaceus?
The main threats to Cleistanthus membranaceus 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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