VU

Knema muscosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema muscosa 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 slow growth rate of this tree species limits its ability to recover from disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

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

Other threatened species in MYRISTICACEAE

VU

Papuan Nutmeg

Myristica argentea

Unknown
VU

Knema plumulosa

Unknown
CR

Horsfieldia samarensis

Declining
VU

Myristica malabarica

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema muscosa classified as Vulnerable?
Knema muscosa 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 muscosa 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 slow growth rate of this tree species limits its ability to recover from disturbance.
Where does Knema muscosa live?
Knema muscosa 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 muscosa?
The main threats to Knema muscosa 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.