VU

Pentace microlepidota

Unknown

Overview

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

Pentace microlepidota faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill forests this species depends on. The conversion of natural forests to oil palm plantations poses a particularly acute threat, as these monocultures cannot support the complex forest ecosystems required by this tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest formations. It grows in well-drained soils of tropical rainforest ecosystems at elevations up to 800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pentace microlepidota classified as Vulnerable?
Pentace microlepidota 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. Pentace microlepidota faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill forests this species depends on. The conversion of natural forests to oil palm plantations poses a particularly acute threat, as these monocultures cannot support the complex forest ecosystems required by this tree species.
Where does Pentace microlepidota live?
Pentace microlepidota 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 Pentace microlepidota?
The main threats to Pentace microlepidota 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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