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Microtropis sabahensis

Declining

Overview

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

Microtropis sabahensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Borneo, where lowland and hill forests are being cleared for oil palm plantations and logging operations. The species' restricted range in Sabah makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests of Sabah, Borneo, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests with dense canopy cover. It occurs at elevations from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters, preferring humid forest environments with rich understory vegetation.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Microtropis sabahensis classified as Endangered?
Microtropis sabahensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Microtropis sabahensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Borneo, where lowland and hill forests are being cleared for oil palm plantations and logging operations. The species' restricted range in Sabah makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Microtropis sabahensis live?
Microtropis sabahensis occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Microtropis sabahensis?
The main threats to Microtropis sabahensis 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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