VU

Macaranga beillei

Unknown

Overview

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

Macaranga beillei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented its forest habitat. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable forest areas where this species can establish and reproduce.

Threat summary

Habitat

Macaranga beillei inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests, typically found in secondary growth areas and forest edges. The species thrives in disturbed forest environments and can colonize gaps created by natural or human disturbances.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macaranga beillei classified as Vulnerable?
Macaranga beillei 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. Macaranga beillei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented its forest habitat. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable forest areas where this species can establish and reproduce.
Where does Macaranga beillei live?
Macaranga beillei occurs in Côte d’Ivoire. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Macaranga beillei?
The main threats to Macaranga beillei 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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