VU

Knema lampongensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema lampongensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Sumatra's lowland regions, where palm oil plantations and logging operations have eliminated vast areas of its native habitat. The species' restricted range in Lampung Province makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the connectivity between forest patches essential for the species' long-term survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema lampongensis inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of Sumatra, particularly in the Lampung Province region. The species typically occurs in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations below 500 meters, favoring areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of Southeast Asian dipterocarp forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema lampongensis classified as Vulnerable?
Knema lampongensis 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 lampongensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Sumatra's lowland regions, where palm oil plantations and logging operations have eliminated vast areas of its native habitat. The species' restricted range in Lampung Province makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the connectivity between forest patches essential for the species' long-term survival.
Where does Knema lampongensis live?
Knema lampongensis occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Knema lampongensis?
The main threats to Knema lampongensis 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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