Knema riangensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Knema riangensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on primary forest habitats that are being rapidly converted for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in the same forest ecosystems further fragments remaining populations.
Habitat
Knema riangensis inhabits lowland primary rainforests and mature secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover. The species is found in both hill forests and coastal lowland areas, preferring undisturbed forest environments with rich soil conditions.
Other threatened species in Myristicaceae
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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