VU

Lithocarpus kingii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lithocarpus kingii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its montane forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this montane specialist into increasingly restricted elevational ranges.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lithocarpus kingii inhabits montane forests and hill dipterocarp forests at elevations between 300-1,500 meters across Southeast Asia. The species typically grows in primary and secondary forests with well-drained soils, often forming part of the forest canopy in mixed dipterocarp communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithocarpus kingii classified as Vulnerable?
Lithocarpus kingii 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 kingii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its montane forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this montane specialist into increasingly restricted elevational ranges.
Where does Lithocarpus kingii live?
Lithocarpus kingii 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 kingii?
The main threats to Lithocarpus kingii 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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