VU

Mammea timorensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Mammea timorensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Timor-Leste and surrounding islands. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while local communities harvest the fruit and timber for subsistence use. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could affect flowering and fruiting cycles essential for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mammea timorensis inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests of Timor-Leste and nearby Indonesian islands, typically growing in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in intact forest ecosystems at elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mammea timorensis classified as Vulnerable?
Mammea timorensis 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. Mammea timorensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Timor-Leste and surrounding islands. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while local communities harvest the fruit and timber for subsistence use. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could affect flowering and fruiting cycles essential for reproduction.
Where does Mammea timorensis live?
Mammea timorensis 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 Mammea timorensis?
The main threats to Mammea timorensis 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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