VU

Knema mixta

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema mixta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on intact lowland and hill forest ecosystems. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema mixta inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests up to 800 meters elevation. The species prefers well-drained soils in mixed tropical rainforest communities across Southeast Asia.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema mixta classified as Vulnerable?
Knema mixta 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 mixta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on intact lowland and hill forest ecosystems. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.
Where does Knema mixta live?
Knema mixta occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Knema mixta?
The main threats to Knema mixta 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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