VU

Knema saxatilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema saxatilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented its forest habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery particularly challenging. Palm oil plantations and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema saxatilis inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and high humidity. The species occurs in both hill forests and coastal lowland areas, preferring undisturbed forest environments with dense canopy cover.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema saxatilis classified as Vulnerable?
Knema saxatilis 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 saxatilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented its forest habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery particularly challenging. Palm oil plantations and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Knema saxatilis live?
Knema saxatilis 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 saxatilis?
The main threats to Knema saxatilis 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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