VU

Lithocarpus erythrocarpus

Unknown

Overview

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

Lithocarpus erythrocarpus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and indirectly through forest clearance for agricultural expansion. The species' restricted distribution in montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones faster than the species can naturally migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This oak species inhabits montane evergreen forests at elevations between 800-2,000 meters in Southeast Asia. It typically grows in mixed dipterocarp forests and oak-dominated woodlands on well-drained slopes and ridges.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithocarpus erythrocarpus classified as Vulnerable?
Lithocarpus erythrocarpus 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 erythrocarpus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and indirectly through forest clearance for agricultural expansion. The species' restricted distribution in montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones faster than the species can naturally migrate.
Where does Lithocarpus erythrocarpus live?
Lithocarpus erythrocarpus 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 erythrocarpus?
The main threats to Lithocarpus erythrocarpus 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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