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Styrax aureus

Declining

Overview

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

Styrax aureus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging operations and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Styrax aureus inhabits montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters, typically growing in the understory and forest edges of tropical mountain ecosystems. The species requires well-drained soils and the humid microclimate conditions found in intact forest environments.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Styrax aureus classified as Endangered?
Styrax aureus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Styrax aureus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging operations and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree persists.
Where does Styrax aureus live?
Styrax aureus 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 Styrax aureus?
The main threats to Styrax aureus 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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