VU

Knema krusemaniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema krusemaniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and palm oil plantation expansion, which have fragmented its lowland forest habitat. Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make population recovery challenging once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of Borneo, typically occurring at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in mixed dipterocarp forests with high canopy cover and requires well-drained soils in areas with consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema krusemaniana classified as Vulnerable?
Knema krusemaniana 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 krusemaniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and palm oil plantation expansion, which have fragmented its lowland forest habitat. Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make population recovery challenging once local extinctions occur.
Where does Knema krusemaniana live?
Knema krusemaniana 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 Knema krusemaniana?
The main threats to Knema krusemaniana 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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