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Kopsia sumatrana

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Overview

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

Kopsia sumatrana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion across Sumatra's lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion have eliminated vast areas of its native rainforest habitat, while logging operations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Kopsia sumatrana is endemic to the lowland tropical rainforests of Sumatra, typically found in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires dense canopy cover and thrives in the humid, biodiverse ecosystems characteristic of Southeast Asian dipterocarp forests.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kopsia sumatrana classified as Critically Endangered?
Kopsia sumatrana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Kopsia sumatrana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion across Sumatra's lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion have eliminated vast areas of its native rainforest habitat, while logging operations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.
Where does Kopsia sumatrana live?
Kopsia sumatrana occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kopsia sumatrana?
The main threats to Kopsia sumatrana 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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