CR

Gonystylus glaucescens

Declining

Overview

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

Gonystylus glaucescens faces severe threats primarily from extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and logging operations across its Southeast Asian range. The species' restriction to specific peat swamp forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, while its valuable timber has led to targeted exploitation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in tropical peat swamp forests and freshwater swamp forests at low elevations, typically in waterlogged acidic soils. It is found in both primary and secondary swamp forest habitats across Southeast Asia, particularly in areas with permanent or seasonal flooding.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gonystylus glaucescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Gonystylus glaucescens 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. Gonystylus glaucescens faces severe threats primarily from extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and logging operations across its Southeast Asian range. The species' restriction to specific peat swamp forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, while its valuable timber has led to targeted exploitation.
Where does Gonystylus glaucescens live?
Gonystylus glaucescens 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 Gonystylus glaucescens?
The main threats to Gonystylus glaucescens are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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