Homalium peninsulare
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Homalium peninsulare faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in peninsular Malaysia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Habitat
Homalium peninsulare is endemic to the tropical lowland and hill forests of peninsular Malaysia, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations up to 800 meters. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in mixed dipterocarp forests and forest edges.
