VU

Horsfieldia paucinervis

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia paucinervis 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 the remaining habitat patches where this nutmeg relative survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and primary forest ecosystems in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in areas with rich, well-drained soils. It is associated with mature forest communities and appears to require intact canopy cover for optimal survival and reproduction.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia paucinervis classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia paucinervis 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 paucinervis 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 the remaining habitat patches where this nutmeg relative survives.
Where does Horsfieldia paucinervis live?
Horsfieldia paucinervis 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 paucinervis?
The main threats to Horsfieldia paucinervis 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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