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Nepenthes talangensis

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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 talangensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range on Mount Talang makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population size increasing extinction risk from stochastic events. Mining activities and forest conversion for plantations continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This carnivorous pitcher plant is endemic to the montane forests of Mount Talang in West Sumatra, Indonesia, typically growing in mossy, humid conditions at elevations between 1,800-2,500 meters. It inhabits the understory and edges of upper montane forest where it climbs among shrubs and small trees in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nepenthes talangensis classified as Endangered?
Nepenthes talangensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Nepenthes talangensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest habitat. The species' extremely limited range on Mount Talang makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population size increasing extinction risk from stochastic events. Mining activities and forest conversion for plantations continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.
Where does Nepenthes talangensis live?
Nepenthes talangensis 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 talangensis?
The main threats to Nepenthes talangensis 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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