VU

Garcinia costata

Unknown

Overview

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

Garcinia costata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has fragmented its forest habitat into isolated patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia costata inhabits lowland and hill tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests with dense canopy cover. The species occurs in both dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical forest ecosystems at elevations up to 800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia costata classified as Vulnerable?
Garcinia costata 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. Garcinia costata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has fragmented its forest habitat into isolated patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.
Where does Garcinia costata live?
Garcinia costata 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 Garcinia costata?
The main threats to Garcinia costata 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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