VU

Hypericum matangense

Unknown

Overview

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

Hypericum matangense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its montane habitat. The species' restricted range on Mount Matang makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat degradation and forest clearance for cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane forests and grasslands of Mount Matang in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It inhabits forest edges, clearings, and disturbed areas within the mountain's tropical montane ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypericum matangense classified as Vulnerable?
Hypericum matangense 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. Hypericum matangense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its montane habitat. The species' restricted range on Mount Matang makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat degradation and forest clearance for cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to increasingly limited suitable habitat at higher elevations.
Where does Hypericum matangense live?
Hypericum matangense 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 Hypericum matangense?
The main threats to Hypericum matangense 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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