VU

Polyspora penangensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Polyspora penangensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and urban development across Peninsular Malaysia, where lowland and hill forests are being cleared for palm oil plantations and infrastructure projects. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to degrade remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically found in moist, shaded understory environments. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polyspora penangensis classified as Vulnerable?
Polyspora penangensis 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. Polyspora penangensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and urban development across Peninsular Malaysia, where lowland and hill forests are being cleared for palm oil plantations and infrastructure projects. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to degrade remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Polyspora penangensis live?
Polyspora penangensis occurs in Singapore. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polyspora penangensis?
The main threats to Polyspora penangensis 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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