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Macaranga rorokae

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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.

Macaranga rorokae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on primary forest ecosystems that are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. Mining activities and infrastructure expansion further fragment remaining habitat patches, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from population losses.

Threat summary

Habitat

Macaranga rorokae inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and thrives in the humid conditions of intact forest ecosystems with dense canopy cover.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macaranga rorokae classified as Endangered?
Macaranga rorokae 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. Macaranga rorokae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on primary forest ecosystems that are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. Mining activities and infrastructure expansion further fragment remaining habitat patches, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from population losses.
Where does Macaranga rorokae live?
Macaranga rorokae occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Macaranga rorokae?
The main threats to Macaranga rorokae 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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