VU

Crudia brevipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Crudia brevipes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on mature forest ecosystems that are increasingly fragmented. Palm oil plantations and urban development have eliminated significant portions of its historical habitat, while remaining populations are isolated in small forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Crudia brevipes inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species is found in both primary and mature secondary forest habitats, often in association with other leguminous trees in mixed dipterocarp forests.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crudia brevipes classified as Vulnerable?
Crudia brevipes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Crudia brevipes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on mature forest ecosystems that are increasingly fragmented. Palm oil plantations and urban development have eliminated significant portions of its historical habitat, while remaining populations are isolated in small forest patches.
Where does Crudia brevipes live?
Crudia brevipes 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 Crudia brevipes?
The main threats to Crudia brevipes 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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