VU

Knema poilanei

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema poilanei faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Vietnam and southern China. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact lowland and montane forest ecosystems. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to fragment its habitat, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further reduce available forest cover.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema poilanei inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in Vietnam and southern China, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations up to 1,500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with humid, well-drained forest soils characteristic of Southeast Asian dipterocarp and mixed broadleaf forests.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema poilanei classified as Vulnerable?
Knema poilanei 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 poilanei faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Vietnam and southern China. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact lowland and montane forest ecosystems. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to fragment its habitat, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further reduce available forest cover.
Where does Knema poilanei live?
Knema poilanei 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 poilanei?
The main threats to Knema poilanei 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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