Nirarathamnos asarifolius
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.
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.