VU

Horsfieldia fragillima

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia fragillima 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. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed dipterocarp forests further fragments remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia fragillima inhabits lowland primary rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils. The species is found in the forest understory and canopy layers, often associated with other members of the nutmeg family in biodiverse tropical forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia fragillima classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia fragillima 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 fragillima 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. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed dipterocarp forests further fragments remaining populations.
Where does Horsfieldia fragillima live?
Horsfieldia fragillima 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 fragillima?
The main threats to Horsfieldia fragillima 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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