VU

Sarcotheca ochracea

Unknown

Overview

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

Sarcotheca ochracea faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. 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 moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sarcotheca ochracea inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests across Southeast Asia, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments. The species prefers areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sarcotheca ochracea classified as Vulnerable?
Sarcotheca ochracea 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. Sarcotheca ochracea faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. 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 moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent species.
Where does Sarcotheca ochracea live?
Sarcotheca ochracea 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 Sarcotheca ochracea?
The main threats to Sarcotheca ochracea 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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