CR

Vatica venulosa

Declining

Overview

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

Vatica venulosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and agricultural development across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressure as it produces valuable timber, leading to targeted harvesting that has decimated remaining populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this dipterocarp's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vatica venulosa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires the humid, stable microclimate conditions found in primary and mature secondary forest canopies.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vatica venulosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Vatica venulosa 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 venulosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and agricultural development across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressure as it produces valuable timber, leading to targeted harvesting that has decimated remaining populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this dipterocarp's reproductive cycles.
Where does Vatica venulosa live?
Vatica venulosa occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vatica venulosa?
The main threats to Vatica venulosa 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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