VU

Knema squamulosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema squamulosa 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 selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this nutmeg species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema squamulosa inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation across Southeast Asia. The species typically grows in the forest understory and mid-canopy of humid tropical forests with well-drained soils.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema squamulosa classified as Vulnerable?
Knema squamulosa 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 squamulosa 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 selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this nutmeg species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.
Where does Knema squamulosa live?
Knema squamulosa 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 squamulosa?
The main threats to Knema squamulosa 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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