VU

Horsfieldia punctata

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia punctata 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 selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this nutmeg species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia punctata inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation across Southeast Asia. The species thrives in the understory and middle canopy of humid tropical forests, particularly favoring areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia punctata classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia punctata 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 punctata 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 selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this nutmeg species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.
Where does Horsfieldia punctata live?
Horsfieldia punctata 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 punctata?
The main threats to Horsfieldia punctata 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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