Kayea stylosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Kayea stylosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities have fragmented remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Habitat
Kayea stylosa inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically found in primary and secondary forest ecosystems with dense canopy cover. The species shows preference for areas with high humidity and specific soil conditions characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical forest environments.
Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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