VU

Scaevola muluensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Scaevola muluensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution on Mount Mulu makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns could alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane forests and rocky limestone outcrops on Mount Mulu in Sarawak, Malaysia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It grows in nutrient-poor soils among moss-covered rocks and in forest gaps where it receives filtered sunlight.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scaevola muluensis classified as Vulnerable?
Scaevola muluensis 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. Scaevola muluensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution on Mount Mulu makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns could alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Scaevola muluensis live?
Scaevola muluensis 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 Scaevola muluensis?
The main threats to Scaevola muluensis 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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