VU

Mesua purseglovei

Unknown

Overview

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

Mesua purseglovei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations target the species' preferred primary forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mesua purseglovei inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically occurring in primary forest formations with well-drained soils. The species is found in both hill dipterocarp forests and mixed lowland forests at elevations up to 800 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mesua purseglovei classified as Vulnerable?
Mesua purseglovei 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. Mesua purseglovei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations target the species' preferred primary forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Mesua purseglovei live?
Mesua purseglovei 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 Mesua purseglovei?
The main threats to Mesua purseglovei 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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