VU

Horsfieldia gracilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on intact lowland and hill forest ecosystems. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while the tree's slow growth rate limits natural recovery from disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia gracilis inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests up to 800 meters elevation. The species prefers well-drained soils in mixed tropical rainforest communities across peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia gracilis classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia gracilis 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 gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on intact lowland and hill forest ecosystems. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while the tree's slow growth rate limits natural recovery from disturbance.
Where does Horsfieldia gracilis live?
Horsfieldia gracilis 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 gracilis?
The main threats to Horsfieldia gracilis 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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