VU

White Kopsia

Kopsia singapurensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Kopsia singapurensis faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and deforestation across its limited range in Singapore and peninsular Malaysia. The species' restriction to primary and mature secondary forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and urban development. Population fragmentation has intensified due to forest clearing, while the small remaining populations face increased vulnerability to local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary lowland rainforests and well-developed secondary forests, typically in areas with high canopy cover and rich understory vegetation. It occurs from sea level to approximately 300 meters elevation in the remaining forest fragments of Singapore and peninsular Malaysia.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is White Kopsia classified as Vulnerable?
White Kopsia 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 singapurensis faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and deforestation across its limited range in Singapore and peninsular Malaysia. The species' restriction to primary and mature secondary forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and urban development. Population fragmentation has intensified due to forest clearing, while the small remaining populations face increased vulnerability to local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.
Where does White Kopsia live?
White Kopsia occurs in Singapore. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White Kopsia?
The main threats to White Kopsia 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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