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Lasianthus varians

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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.

Lasianthus varians faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this understory shrub requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lasianthus varians inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions on forest floors and slopes. The species requires specific microclimate conditions found in intact primary and mature secondary forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lasianthus varians classified as Endangered?
Lasianthus varians is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lasianthus varians faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this understory shrub requires for survival.
Where does Lasianthus varians live?
Lasianthus varians 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 varians?
The main threats to Lasianthus varians 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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