VU

Knema tonkinensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Knema tonkinensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in northern Vietnam and southern China. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its primary forest habitat, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat. Its restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make population recovery challenging once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

Knema tonkinensis inhabits primary and secondary tropical forests in mountainous regions of northern Vietnam and adjacent areas of southern China. The species typically occurs in humid evergreen forests at elevations between 200-1,200 meters, preferring areas with dense canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Knema tonkinensis classified as Vulnerable?
Knema tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in northern Vietnam and southern China. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its primary forest habitat, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat. Its restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make population recovery challenging once local extinctions occur.
Where does Knema tonkinensis live?
Knema tonkinensis occurs in Laos, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Knema tonkinensis?
The main threats to Knema tonkinensis 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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