VU

Horsfieldia sabulosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia sabulosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, continues to fragment and destroy the primary forest habitats essential for this species' survival. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia sabulosa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 500 meters. The species thrives in humid, well-drained forest soils and is associated with the understory and canopy layers of dipterocarp-dominated forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia sabulosa classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia sabulosa 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 sabulosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, continues to fragment and destroy the primary forest habitats essential for this species' survival. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Horsfieldia sabulosa live?
Horsfieldia sabulosa 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 sabulosa?
The main threats to Horsfieldia sabulosa 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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