CR

Aglaia heterotricha

Unknown

Overview

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

Aglaia heterotricha faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for seed germination and seedling survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aglaia heterotricha inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically occurring in the forest understory and mid-canopy layers at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Southeast Asian dipterocarp forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aglaia heterotricha classified as Critically Endangered?
Aglaia heterotricha 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. Aglaia heterotricha faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for seed germination and seedling survival.
Where does Aglaia heterotricha live?
Aglaia heterotricha 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 Aglaia heterotricha?
The main threats to Aglaia heterotricha 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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