VU

Mangifera transversalis

Unknown

Overview

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

Mangifera transversalis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its valuable timber and potential for fruit cultivation have led to targeted harvesting. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests at elevations up to 800 meters, typically growing in well-drained soils along forest edges and in small clearings. It occurs naturally in mixed dipterocarp forests where it forms part of the upper canopy layer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mangifera transversalis classified as Vulnerable?
Mangifera transversalis 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. Mangifera transversalis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its valuable timber and potential for fruit cultivation have led to targeted harvesting. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Mangifera transversalis live?
Mangifera transversalis 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 Mangifera transversalis?
The main threats to Mangifera transversalis 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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