VU

Knema rufa

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema rufa 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 rufa 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema rufa classified as Vulnerable?
Knema rufa 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 rufa 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 rufa live?
Knema rufa occurs in Brunei. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Knema rufa?
The main threats to Knema rufa 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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