VU

Saurauia leopoldii

Stable

Overview

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

Saurauia leopoldii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

Saurauia leopoldii inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-elevation ecosystems, often growing in forest understory and edge habitats.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saurauia leopoldii classified as Vulnerable?
Saurauia leopoldii 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 leopoldii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Saurauia leopoldii live?
Saurauia leopoldii occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Saurauia leopoldii?
The main threats to Saurauia leopoldii 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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