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Geostachys maliauensis

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Overview

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

Geostachys maliauensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Maliau Basin region of Sabah, Borneo. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion that fragment its lowland forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic plant requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to lowland tropical rainforests in the Maliau Basin of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It typically grows in moist, shaded understory conditions within primary forest ecosystems at elevations below 500 meters.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geostachys maliauensis classified as Endangered?
Geostachys maliauensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Geostachys maliauensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Maliau Basin region of Sabah, Borneo. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion that fragment its lowland forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic plant requires.
Where does Geostachys maliauensis live?
Geostachys maliauensis occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Geostachys maliauensis?
The main threats to Geostachys maliauensis 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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