VU

Santiria kalkmaniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Santiria kalkmaniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the species' primary habitat. The tree's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once forest areas are cleared.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in areas with well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs in both dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical forest communities where it forms part of the forest canopy structure.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Santiria kalkmaniana classified as Vulnerable?
Santiria kalkmaniana 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. Santiria kalkmaniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the species' primary habitat. The tree's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once forest areas are cleared.
Where does Santiria kalkmaniana live?
Santiria kalkmaniana 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 Santiria kalkmaniana?
The main threats to Santiria kalkmaniana 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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