Nepenthes macrophylla
CR

Nepenthes macrophylla

Unknown

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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 macrophylla faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities across its limited range in Borneo. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this highland pitcher plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nepenthes macrophylla inhabits montane forests and heath vegetation on ultramafic soils at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Borneo. The species requires high humidity levels and specific soil chemistry found only in these specialized highland ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nepenthes macrophylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Nepenthes macrophylla 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 macrophylla faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities across its limited range in Borneo. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this highland pitcher plant's survival.
Where does Nepenthes macrophylla live?
Nepenthes macrophylla 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 macrophylla?
The main threats to Nepenthes macrophylla 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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