VU

Styrax foveolaria

Unknown

Overview

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

Styrax foveolaria 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 from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest understory species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Styrax foveolaria inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight. The species shows preference for well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within primary and secondary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Styrax foveolaria classified as Vulnerable?
Styrax foveolaria 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. Styrax foveolaria 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 from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest understory species.
Where does Styrax foveolaria live?
Styrax foveolaria 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 foveolaria?
The main threats to Styrax foveolaria 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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