VU

Microtropis sarawakensis

Declining

Overview

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

Microtropis sarawakensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Borneo, where lowland and hill dipterocarp forests are being cleared for oil palm plantations and logging operations. The species' restricted range in Sarawak 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 Sarawak, Borneo, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest environments. It occurs in humid tropical rainforest conditions at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Microtropis sarawakensis classified as Vulnerable?
Microtropis sarawakensis 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. Microtropis sarawakensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across Borneo, where lowland and hill dipterocarp forests are being cleared for oil palm plantations and logging operations. The species' restricted range in Sarawak 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 sarawakensis live?
Microtropis sarawakensis 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 Microtropis sarawakensis?
The main threats to Microtropis sarawakensis 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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