VU

Kopsia lancifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Kopsia lancifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which fragment its lowland forest habitat. Palm oil plantations and urban development have eliminated significant portions of suitable habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests up to 800 meters elevation. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of humid evergreen forests across Southeast Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kopsia lancifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Kopsia lancifolia 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. Kopsia lancifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which fragment its lowland forest habitat. Palm oil plantations and urban development have eliminated significant portions of suitable habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Kopsia lancifolia live?
Kopsia lancifolia 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 Kopsia lancifolia?
The main threats to Kopsia lancifolia 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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