VU

Etlingera fenzlii

Stable

Overview

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

Etlingera fenzlii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental and medicinal purposes adds additional stress to wild populations. Climate change poses an emerging threat as shifting precipitation patterns and temperature increases affect the humid forest conditions this ginger species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Etlingera fenzlii inhabits the understory of humid tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species thrives in the consistently moist conditions found in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations ranging from lowland to lower montane zones.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Etlingera fenzlii classified as Vulnerable?
Etlingera fenzlii 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. Etlingera fenzlii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental and medicinal purposes adds additional stress to wild populations. Climate change poses an emerging threat as shifting precipitation patterns and temperature increases affect the humid forest conditions this ginger species requires.
Where does Etlingera fenzlii live?
Etlingera fenzlii 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 Etlingera fenzlii?
The main threats to Etlingera fenzlii 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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