Globba maculata
CR

Globba maculata

Declining

Photo: (c) D. Hämmerli, all rights reserved, uploaded by D. Hämmerli

Overview

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

Globba maculata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation and land conversion for palm oil plantations representing the most immediate dangers. Climate change further compounds these pressures by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this ginger species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Globba maculata inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and moist woodland areas, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with high humidity. The species requires specific soil conditions and forest microhabitats that are increasingly fragmented across its native Southeast Asian range.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Globba maculata classified as Critically Endangered?
Globba maculata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Globba maculata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation and land conversion for palm oil plantations representing the most immediate dangers. Climate change further compounds these pressures by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this ginger species requires for survival.
Where does Globba maculata live?
Globba maculata 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 Globba maculata?
The main threats to Globba maculata 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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