VU

Engelhardia kinabaluensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Engelhardia kinabaluensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the montane forests of Mount Kinabalu. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows in mixed dipterocarp and oak-laurel forest communities where cool, humid conditions and well-drained soils support diverse endemic flora.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Engelhardia kinabaluensis classified as Vulnerable?
Engelhardia kinabaluensis 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. Engelhardia kinabaluensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the montane forests of Mount Kinabalu. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events.
Where does Engelhardia kinabaluensis live?
Engelhardia kinabaluensis 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 Engelhardia kinabaluensis?
The main threats to Engelhardia kinabaluensis 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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