CR

Lasianthus rhinophyllus

Unknown

Overview

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

Lasianthus rhinophyllus faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions further compound the pressure on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cool, humid montane forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,000 meters in Southeast Asia. It requires the stable microclimate conditions found in undisturbed primary forest understory, particularly areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lasianthus rhinophyllus classified as Critically Endangered?
Lasianthus rhinophyllus 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. Lasianthus rhinophyllus faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions further compound the pressure on remaining populations.
Where does Lasianthus rhinophyllus live?
Lasianthus rhinophyllus 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 Lasianthus rhinophyllus?
The main threats to Lasianthus rhinophyllus 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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