VU

Horsfieldia sterilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia sterilis 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 primary forest ecosystems. Its limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make population recovery challenging once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

Horsfieldia sterilis inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in lowland and hill forest ecosystems up to 800 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained soils and is associated with mixed dipterocarp forest communities in Southeast Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia sterilis classified as Vulnerable?
Horsfieldia sterilis 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 sterilis 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 primary forest ecosystems. Its limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make population recovery challenging once local extinctions occur.
Where does Horsfieldia sterilis live?
Horsfieldia sterilis 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 sterilis?
The main threats to Horsfieldia sterilis 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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