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Geostachys sumatrana

Declining

Overview

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

Geostachys sumatrana faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Sumatra's lowland and hill forests, where palm oil plantations and logging operations have eliminated vast areas of its native habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Sumatran species inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests and hill forests up to approximately 1,000 meters elevation. It typically occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical forests.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geostachys sumatrana classified as Endangered?
Geostachys sumatrana 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 sumatrana faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Sumatra's lowland and hill forests, where palm oil plantations and logging operations have eliminated vast areas of its native habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable populations.
Where does Geostachys sumatrana live?
Geostachys sumatrana occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Geostachys sumatrana?
The main threats to Geostachys sumatrana 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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