VU

Knema bengalensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema bengalensis faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its range in Bangladesh, Myanmar, and northeastern India. Commercial logging for timber extraction and agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its lowland forest habitat. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema bengalensis inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and semi-evergreen forests at elevations up to 500 meters. The species requires mature forest canopy and is typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema bengalensis classified as Vulnerable?
Knema bengalensis 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. Knema bengalensis faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its range in Bangladesh, Myanmar, and northeastern India. Commercial logging for timber extraction and agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its lowland forest habitat. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Knema bengalensis live?
Knema bengalensis occurs in Bangladesh. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Knema bengalensis?
The main threats to Knema bengalensis 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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