Styrax ferax
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Styrax ferax faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements, making populations susceptible to fragmentation. Logging activities and agricultural expansion continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbance.
Habitat
Styrax ferax inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest environments. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in forest understory and edge habitats at elevations ranging from sea level to moderate mountain slopes.