Vatica ridleyana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Vatica ridleyana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and conversion of its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat for oil palm plantations and agricultural development. The species' limited distribution in Peninsular Malaysia makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements hinder natural recovery. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species has further reduced breeding populations across its already restricted range.
Habitat
Vatica ridleyana is endemic to the lowland dipterocarp forests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and is associated with the diverse canopy structure characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical rainforests.
Other threatened species in Dipterocarpaceae
Frequently asked questions
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