VU

malatapai

Alangium longiflorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Malatapai faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to lowland and montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Malatapai occurs in primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests and montane forests of the Philippines, typically at elevations from sea level to 1,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained forest soils and is often found in areas with high canopy cover and diverse understory vegetation.

Frequently asked questions

Why is malatapai classified as Vulnerable?
malatapai 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. Malatapai faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to lowland and montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.
Where does malatapai live?
malatapai 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 malatapai?
The main threats to malatapai 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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