CR

Etlingera newmanii

Unknown

Overview

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

Etlingera newmanii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Malaysian Borneo. The species' restriction to lowland and hill dipterocarp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and oil palm plantation development. Its specialized habitat requirements and apparent rarity suggest that even small-scale disturbances could push remaining populations toward extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ginger species is endemic to the lowland and hill dipterocarp forests of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, typically occurring in primary forest understory environments. It appears to require intact forest conditions with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions characteristic of undisturbed tropical rainforest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Etlingera newmanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Etlingera newmanii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Etlingera newmanii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Malaysian Borneo. The species' restriction to lowland and hill dipterocarp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and oil palm plantation development. Its specialized habitat requirements and apparent rarity suggest that even small-scale disturbances could push remaining populations toward extinction.
Where does Etlingera newmanii live?
Etlingera newmanii 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 newmanii?
The main threats to Etlingera newmanii are 2.1, 3.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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