Engelhardia mendalomensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Engelhardia mendalomensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Sulawesi's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific montane conditions this endemic walnut requires.
Habitat
This endemic Indonesian species inhabits montane forests of Sulawesi, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters in primary and secondary forest ecosystems. The species requires the cool, humid conditions characteristic of tropical montane cloud forests.
