Cryptocarya cuprea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cryptocarya cuprea faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has reduced available habitat substantially. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes.
Habitat
Cryptocarya cuprea inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically occurring in the understory and mid-canopy of lowland and hill forests. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and established forest structure.
