CR

Scaphochlamys atroviridis

Declining

Overview

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

Scaphochlamys atroviridis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations and palm oil plantation development continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered rainfall patterns that affect the humid understory conditions this ginger species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered ginger species inhabits the humid understory of lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It grows in rich, well-drained soils beneath the forest canopy at elevations below 500 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scaphochlamys atroviridis classified as Critically Endangered?
Scaphochlamys atroviridis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Scaphochlamys atroviridis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations and palm oil plantation development continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered rainfall patterns that affect the humid understory conditions this ginger species requires.
Where does Scaphochlamys atroviridis live?
Scaphochlamys atroviridis 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 Scaphochlamys atroviridis?
The main threats to Scaphochlamys atroviridis 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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