VU

Nirarathamnos asarifolius

Unknown

Overview

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

Nirarathamnos asarifolius faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Thailand's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized habitat requirements restrict its ability to colonize new areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Thai species inhabits moist lowland tropical forests, typically found in shaded understory environments with high humidity levels. It occurs in primary and secondary forest fragments at elevations below 500 meters, requiring specific microclimate conditions that are increasingly rare due to forest fragmentation.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nirarathamnos asarifolius classified as Vulnerable?
Nirarathamnos asarifolius is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Nirarathamnos asarifolius faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Thailand's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized habitat requirements restrict its ability to colonize new areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Nirarathamnos asarifolius live?
Nirarathamnos asarifolius 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 Nirarathamnos asarifolius?
The main threats to Nirarathamnos asarifolius 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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