Vatica lanceifolia
CR

Vatica lanceifolia

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.

Vatica lanceifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Commercial logging operations target this valuable timber species directly, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vatica lanceifolia inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations below 800 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and specific mycorrhizal associations for optimal growth and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vatica lanceifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Vatica lanceifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Vatica lanceifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Commercial logging operations target this valuable timber species directly, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded landscapes.
Where does Vatica lanceifolia live?
Vatica lanceifolia 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 Vatica lanceifolia?
The main threats to Vatica lanceifolia 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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