VU

Homalium kunstleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Homalium kunstleri faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia where palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it especially vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments that may not support viable long-term breeding populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Homalium kunstleri inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and forest edges at elevations below 800 meters. The species shows preference for areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover, often occurring near streams and in valley bottoms within dipterocarp forest ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalium kunstleri classified as Vulnerable?
Homalium kunstleri 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. Homalium kunstleri faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia where palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it especially vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments that may not support viable long-term breeding populations.
Where does Homalium kunstleri live?
Homalium kunstleri 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 Homalium kunstleri?
The main threats to Homalium kunstleri 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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