VU

Knema pierrei

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema pierrei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the lowland and hill forests this species depends on. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest loss in the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema pierrei inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation. The species is typically found in the understory and middle canopy of dipterocarp forests across peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, and possibly southern Myanmar.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema pierrei classified as Vulnerable?
Knema pierrei 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 pierrei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the lowland and hill forests this species depends on. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest loss in the region.
Where does Knema pierrei live?
Knema pierrei 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 pierrei?
The main threats to Knema pierrei 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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