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Lithocarpus kostermansii

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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.

Lithocarpus kostermansii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific elevation requirements make recovery particularly challenging. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This oak species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters, typically growing in mixed dipterocarp and oak-dominated forest communities. It requires well-drained soils and the cooler, humid conditions characteristic of Southeast Asian mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithocarpus kostermansii classified as Endangered?
Lithocarpus kostermansii 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. Lithocarpus kostermansii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific elevation requirements make recovery particularly challenging. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Lithocarpus kostermansii live?
Lithocarpus kostermansii 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 kostermansii?
The main threats to Lithocarpus kostermansii 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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