Maingaya malayana
VU

Maingaya malayana

Unknown

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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.

Maingaya malayana faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while logging operations continue to degrade remaining forest patches. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing land-use changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Maingaya malayana inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. The species prefers areas with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation in the humid tropical forests of the Malay Peninsula.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Maingaya malayana classified as Vulnerable?
Maingaya malayana 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. Maingaya malayana faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while logging operations continue to degrade remaining forest patches. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing land-use changes.
Where does Maingaya malayana live?
Maingaya malayana occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Maingaya malayana?
The main threats to Maingaya malayana 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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