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Glochidion emarginatum

Declining

Overview

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

Glochidion emarginatum faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations and palm oil plantation development continue to reduce available forest cover. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound these pressures, leaving remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in understory environments with high humidity and filtered sunlight. It grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in partially disturbed forest areas up to 800 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glochidion emarginatum classified as Endangered?
Glochidion emarginatum 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. Glochidion emarginatum faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations and palm oil plantation development continue to reduce available forest cover. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound these pressures, leaving remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Glochidion emarginatum live?
Glochidion emarginatum 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 Glochidion emarginatum?
The main threats to Glochidion emarginatum 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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