VU

Horsfieldia androphora

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia androphora faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on primary forest ecosystems that are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in the same forest communities further fragment remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland primary rainforests and mature secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It grows in the forest understory and mid-canopy layers, often associated with other members of the nutmeg family in species-rich tropical forest communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia androphora classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia androphora 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. Horsfieldia androphora faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on primary forest ecosystems that are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in the same forest communities further fragment remaining populations.
Where does Horsfieldia androphora live?
Horsfieldia androphora 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 Horsfieldia androphora?
The main threats to Horsfieldia androphora 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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