Hopea nervosa
CR

Hopea nervosa

Unknown

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Overview

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

Hopea nervosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and conversion of its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while its restricted range in Peninsular Malaysia makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation. Illegal logging activities continue to threaten remaining populations despite protected area designations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hopea nervosa is endemic to the lowland dipterocarp forests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. The species requires the humid, shaded conditions of intact forest canopy and is associated with well-drained soils on hillsides and ridges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hopea nervosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Hopea nervosa 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. Hopea nervosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and conversion of its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while its restricted range in Peninsular Malaysia makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation. Illegal logging activities continue to threaten remaining populations despite protected area designations.
Where does Hopea nervosa live?
Hopea nervosa 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 Hopea nervosa?
The main threats to Hopea nervosa 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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