VU

Saprosma fragrans

Unknown

Overview

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

Saprosma fragrans faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which fragment its forest habitat and reduce population connectivity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimatic conditions this understory shrub requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Saprosma fragrans inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests and secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in humid, shaded conditions with rich, well-drained soils. The species is found at elevations ranging from lowland areas to lower montane forests, where it forms part of the diverse shrub layer ecosystem.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saprosma fragrans classified as Vulnerable?
Saprosma fragrans 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. Saprosma fragrans faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which fragment its forest habitat and reduce population connectivity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimatic conditions this understory shrub requires for survival.
Where does Saprosma fragrans live?
Saprosma fragrans 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 Saprosma fragrans?
The main threats to Saprosma fragrans 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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