VU

Meliosma oppositifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Meliosma oppositifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented its forest habitat into increasingly isolated patches. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have degraded the forest structure this species depends on, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary montane forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters, typically in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It occurs in both evergreen and semi-deciduous forest types, often found along ridges and slopes where soil drainage is optimal.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meliosma oppositifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Meliosma oppositifolia 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. Meliosma oppositifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented its forest habitat into increasingly isolated patches. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have degraded the forest structure this species depends on, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Meliosma oppositifolia live?
Meliosma oppositifolia occurs in Archipiélago de Cuba, Cuba, and Guam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Meliosma oppositifolia?
The main threats to Meliosma oppositifolia 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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