VU

Knema psilantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema psilantha 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' limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of cleared areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema psilantha inhabits primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained soils and is typically found in the understory and middle canopy layers of tropical rainforest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema psilantha classified as Vulnerable?
Knema psilantha 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 psilantha 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' limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of cleared areas.
Where does Knema psilantha live?
Knema psilantha 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 psilantha?
The main threats to Knema psilantha 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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