Heritiera longipetiolata
VU

Heritiera longipetiolata

Unknown

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Overview

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

Heritiera longipetiolata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and destroy the lowland forest ecosystems it requires. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of suitable habitat, while coastal development threatens remaining populations in mangrove-adjacent areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and forest margins across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and well-drained soils. It is also found in transitional zones between terrestrial forests and mangrove ecosystems, particularly in coastal regions of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heritiera longipetiolata classified as Vulnerable?
Heritiera longipetiolata 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. Heritiera longipetiolata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and destroy the lowland forest ecosystems it requires. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of suitable habitat, while coastal development threatens remaining populations in mangrove-adjacent areas.
Where does Heritiera longipetiolata live?
Heritiera longipetiolata occurs in Guam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heritiera longipetiolata?
The main threats to Heritiera longipetiolata 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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