VU

Guioa malukuensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Guioa malukuensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across the Maluku Islands, where lowland and hill forests are being cleared for agriculture and settlement expansion. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while logging activities continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland and hill forests of the Maluku Islands, typically growing in moist tropical forest environments at elevations up to 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guioa malukuensis classified as Vulnerable?
Guioa malukuensis 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. Guioa malukuensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across the Maluku Islands, where lowland and hill forests are being cleared for agriculture and settlement expansion. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while logging activities continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Guioa malukuensis live?
Guioa malukuensis occurs in Maluku. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guioa malukuensis?
The main threats to Guioa malukuensis 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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