VU

Rhaphidophora pusilla

Unknown

Overview

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

Rhaphidophora pusilla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove the mature trees it depends on for support and microclimate conditions. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing aroid inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, growing as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches in the forest understory and canopy. It requires high humidity levels and filtered light conditions typical of intact forest environments.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhaphidophora pusilla classified as Vulnerable?
Rhaphidophora pusilla 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. Rhaphidophora pusilla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove the mature trees it depends on for support and microclimate conditions. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Rhaphidophora pusilla live?
Rhaphidophora pusilla 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 Rhaphidophora pusilla?
The main threats to Rhaphidophora pusilla 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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