VU

Madhuca ridleyi

Unknown

Overview

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

Madhuca ridleyi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand where lowland forests are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and urban development. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to regenerate naturally. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed dipterocarp forests has further reduced population connectivity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Madhuca ridleyi inhabits lowland mixed dipterocarp forests and secondary forests up to 300 meters elevation, typically growing on well-drained soils in the understory and canopy gaps. The species is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand, where it occurs in both primary and selectively logged forest remnants.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Madhuca ridleyi classified as Vulnerable?
Madhuca ridleyi 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. Madhuca ridleyi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand where lowland forests are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and urban development. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to regenerate naturally. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed dipterocarp forests has further reduced population connectivity and reproductive success.
Where does Madhuca ridleyi live?
Madhuca ridleyi 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 Madhuca ridleyi?
The main threats to Madhuca ridleyi 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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