VU

Lithocarpus maingayi

Unknown

Overview

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

Lithocarpus maingayi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the lowland and hill forests where this oak species naturally occurs. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in forest fragments vulnerable to edge effects and further degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tropical oak species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests across Southeast Asia, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forests, often forming part of the canopy layer in mixed species stands.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithocarpus maingayi classified as Vulnerable?
Lithocarpus maingayi 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 maingayi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the lowland and hill forests where this oak species naturally occurs. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in forest fragments vulnerable to edge effects and further degradation.
Where does Lithocarpus maingayi live?
Lithocarpus maingayi 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 maingayi?
The main threats to Lithocarpus maingayi 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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