VU

Homalium sleumerianum

Unknown

Overview

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

Homalium sleumerianum faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and subsistence farming, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, further reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat, while the species' apparent rarity makes it vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest environments. It occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and appears to prefer undisturbed forest ecosystems with rich soil conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalium sleumerianum classified as Vulnerable?
Homalium sleumerianum 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 sleumerianum faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and subsistence farming, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, further reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat, while the species' apparent rarity makes it vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale disturbances.
Where does Homalium sleumerianum live?
Homalium sleumerianum 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 sleumerianum?
The main threats to Homalium sleumerianum 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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