CR

Polyalthia lancilimba

Unknown

Overview

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

Polyalthia lancilimba faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and forest ecosystem stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and high canopy cover. It occurs at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters, preferring undisturbed forest environments with rich biodiversity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polyalthia lancilimba classified as Critically Endangered?
Polyalthia lancilimba is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Polyalthia lancilimba faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and forest ecosystem stability.
Where does Polyalthia lancilimba live?
Polyalthia lancilimba 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 Polyalthia lancilimba?
The main threats to Polyalthia lancilimba 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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