Mastixia glauca
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mastixia glauca faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range, particularly in lowland areas where agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations have fragmented remaining forest patches. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that remove large trees essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes in its already restricted montane habitats.
Habitat
Mastixia glauca inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically in montane and submontane regions between 300-1,500 meters elevation. The species shows a strong preference for mature forest canopy environments with dense overhead cover and is commonly found along forest edges and in gaps where light penetration supports its growth requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
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