CR

Nepenthes lavicola

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Overview

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

Nepenthes lavicola faces severe threats from volcanic activity and extremely limited distribution on Mount Kerinci, Sumatra's highest peak. The species' restriction to a single volcanic location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat destruction from eruptions, ash deposits, and associated geological disturbances. Human activities including hiking, camping, and potential collection pressure further threaten the small remaining populations in this remote montane environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This carnivorous pitcher plant is endemic to the upper montane slopes of Mount Kerinci in Sumatra, Indonesia, growing in mossy forest and subalpine shrubland at elevations around 3,000 meters. The species occupies nutrient-poor volcanic soils in cool, humid conditions typical of high-altitude tropical mountain ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nepenthes lavicola classified as Critically Endangered?
Nepenthes lavicola 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. Nepenthes lavicola faces severe threats from volcanic activity and extremely limited distribution on Mount Kerinci, Sumatra's highest peak. The species' restriction to a single volcanic location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat destruction from eruptions, ash deposits, and associated geological disturbances. Human activities including hiking, camping, and potential collection pressure further threaten the small remaining populations in this remote montane environment.
Where does Nepenthes lavicola live?
Nepenthes lavicola 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 Nepenthes lavicola?
The main threats to Nepenthes lavicola 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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