VU

Saurauia erythrocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Saurauia erythrocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this montane specialist's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Saurauia erythrocarpa inhabits montane cloud forests and upper elevation tropical forests, typically occurring between 1,000-2,500 meters elevation. The species thrives in the consistently moist, fog-shrouded environments characteristic of Southeast Asian mountain ranges, where it grows as an understory shrub or small tree.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saurauia erythrocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Saurauia erythrocarpa 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. Saurauia erythrocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this montane specialist's survival.
Where does Saurauia erythrocarpa live?
Saurauia erythrocarpa 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 Saurauia erythrocarpa?
The main threats to Saurauia erythrocarpa 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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