VU

Horsfieldia tenuifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Horsfieldia tenuifolia 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 forest canopy conditions to survive. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon for seed dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests up to 800 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and intact canopy cover, often growing as an understory tree in mixed tropical rainforest communities.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

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