VU

Garcinia holttumii

Unknown

Overview

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

Garcinia holttumii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' restriction to lowland and hill dipterocarp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion to oil palm plantations. Its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements further compound recovery challenges following forest disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the lowland and hill dipterocarp forests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically occurring at elevations up to 600 meters. It requires the humid, shaded understory conditions characteristic of primary and mature secondary tropical rainforests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia holttumii classified as Vulnerable?
Garcinia holttumii 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 holttumii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' restriction to lowland and hill dipterocarp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion to oil palm plantations. Its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements further compound recovery challenges following forest disturbance.
Where does Garcinia holttumii live?
Garcinia holttumii 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 holttumii?
The main threats to Garcinia holttumii 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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