CR

Nanochilus palembanicus

Unknown

Overview

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

Nanochilus palembanicus faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Sumatra. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while palm oil plantation expansion continues to eliminate remaining forest patches. Urban development and logging activities further reduce available habitat, creating isolated populations with reduced genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas in Sumatra, Indonesia. It typically occurs in humid forest environments with dense canopy cover and rich leaf litter layers.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nanochilus palembanicus classified as Critically Endangered?
Nanochilus palembanicus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Nanochilus palembanicus faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Sumatra. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while palm oil plantation expansion continues to eliminate remaining forest patches. Urban development and logging activities further reduce available habitat, creating isolated populations with reduced genetic diversity.
Where does Nanochilus palembanicus live?
Nanochilus palembanicus occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nanochilus palembanicus?
The main threats to Nanochilus palembanicus are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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