VU

Horsfieldia elongata

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia elongata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and hill forest habitats for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes critical for this tropical tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia elongata inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation across Southeast Asia. The species typically grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in canopy gaps where it can access adequate sunlight while benefiting from the humid microclimate of intact forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia elongata classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia elongata 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 elongata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and hill forest habitats for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes critical for this tropical tree species.
Where does Horsfieldia elongata live?
Horsfieldia elongata 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 elongata?
The main threats to Horsfieldia elongata 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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