Myristica trianthera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myristica trianthera faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on primary forest ecosystems that are rapidly being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in these forests further fragments remaining populations and degrades habitat quality.
Habitat
Myristica trianthera inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary forest ecosystems at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with well-drained soils in areas of high rainfall and humidity.