Craibiodendron scleranthum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Craibiodendron scleranthum faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. The species' restriction to specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-induced shifts in suitable habitat conditions.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forests at elevations typically between 800-2000 meters, favoring areas with high humidity and consistent cloud cover. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often associated with ridge systems and steep slopes in tropical mountain ecosystems.
