VU

Horsfieldia rufolanata

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia rufolanata 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 requires intact primary forest canopy conditions. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia rufolanata inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests, typically occurring in the understory and middle canopy layers. The species is found in both dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical rainforests at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia rufolanata classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia rufolanata 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 rufolanata 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 requires intact primary forest canopy conditions. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon for reproduction.
Where does Horsfieldia rufolanata live?
Horsfieldia rufolanata 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 rufolanata?
The main threats to Horsfieldia rufolanata 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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