VU

Garcinia montana

Unknown

Overview

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

Garcinia montana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion, particularly palm oil plantations and subsistence farming in its native Southeast Asian range. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging for timber and non-timber forest products further fragments remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and fruit production.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia montana inhabits tropical lowland and montane rainforests, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,200 meters. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia montana classified as Vulnerable?
Garcinia montana 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 montana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion, particularly palm oil plantations and subsistence farming in its native Southeast Asian range. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging for timber and non-timber forest products further fragments remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and fruit production.
Where does Garcinia montana live?
Garcinia montana 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 montana?
The main threats to Garcinia montana 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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