VU

Gigantochloa aya

Stable

Overview

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

Gigantochloa aya faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to bamboo harvesting for construction and paper production, as mature culms are highly valued commercially. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bamboo species inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. It forms dense clumps in both primary and secondary forest environments, often along riverbanks and in forest clearings.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

Other threatened species in POACEAE

VU

Panicum pinifolium

Unknown
VU

Eragrostis usambarensis

Unknown
VU

Cymbopogon bhutanicus

Unknown
VU

Drepanostachyum annulatum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gigantochloa aya classified as Vulnerable?
Gigantochloa aya 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. Gigantochloa aya faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to bamboo harvesting for construction and paper production, as mature culms are highly valued commercially. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration capacity.
Where does Gigantochloa aya live?
Gigantochloa aya 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 Gigantochloa aya?
The main threats to Gigantochloa aya 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.