VU

Lithocarpus curtisii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lithocarpus curtisii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill forests where this oak species naturally occurs. The species' limited distribution makes remaining populations particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and degradation from human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This oak species inhabits lowland and hill forests across Southeast Asia, typically growing in mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations up to 800 meters. It prefers well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithocarpus curtisii classified as Vulnerable?
Lithocarpus curtisii 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. Lithocarpus curtisii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill forests where this oak species naturally occurs. The species' limited distribution makes remaining populations particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and degradation from human activities.
Where does Lithocarpus curtisii live?
Lithocarpus curtisii 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 Lithocarpus curtisii?
The main threats to Lithocarpus curtisii 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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