VU

Macropanax maingayi

Unknown

Overview

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

Macropanax maingayi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it requires intact forest canopy structure for optimal growth. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, limiting natural regeneration and genetic exchange between isolated stands.

Threat summary

Habitat

Macropanax maingayi inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests across Southeast Asia, typically found in primary and secondary forest understory and mid-canopy layers. The species thrives in humid, well-drained soils of mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macropanax maingayi classified as Vulnerable?
Macropanax 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. Macropanax maingayi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it requires intact forest canopy structure for optimal growth. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, limiting natural regeneration and genetic exchange between isolated stands.
Where does Macropanax maingayi live?
Macropanax 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 Macropanax maingayi?
The main threats to Macropanax 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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