VU

Glenniea penangensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Glenniea penangensis faces severe pressure from rapid 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 oil palm plantation development. Urban development around Penang and surrounding areas has further fragmented its already limited habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests small population sizes that are inherently vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests in Peninsular Malaysia, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments. It appears to be restricted to specific forest types within a limited elevational range, making it particularly sensitive to habitat modifications.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glenniea penangensis classified as Vulnerable?
Glenniea penangensis 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. Glenniea penangensis faces severe pressure from rapid 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 oil palm plantation development. Urban development around Penang and surrounding areas has further fragmented its already limited habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests small population sizes that are inherently vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Glenniea penangensis live?
Glenniea penangensis 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 Glenniea penangensis?
The main threats to Glenniea penangensis 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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