VU

Styrax litseoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Styrax litseoides faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has reduced suitable forest habitat. Logging activities targeting both the species itself for timber and surrounding forest areas compound these pressures. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Styrax litseoides inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically found in lowland and hill forest ecosystems up to moderate elevations. The species prefers well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments with consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Styrax litseoides classified as Vulnerable?
Styrax litseoides 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 litseoides faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has reduced suitable forest habitat. Logging activities targeting both the species itself for timber and surrounding forest areas compound these pressures. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Styrax litseoides live?
Styrax litseoides occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Styrax litseoides?
The main threats to Styrax litseoides 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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