VU

Dalbergia monticola

Unknown

Overview

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

Dalbergia monticola faces severe pressure from illegal logging and timber harvesting, as rosewood species are highly valued for furniture and musical instruments. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further restricts its already limited montane forest range. The species' slow growth rate and specific elevation requirements make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dalbergia monticola inhabits montane forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters, preferring well-drained slopes and forest edges. The species is adapted to cooler, humid conditions found in highland tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dalbergia monticola classified as Vulnerable?
Dalbergia monticola 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. Dalbergia monticola faces severe pressure from illegal logging and timber harvesting, as rosewood species are highly valued for furniture and musical instruments. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further restricts its already limited montane forest range. The species' slow growth rate and specific elevation requirements make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.
Where does Dalbergia monticola live?
Dalbergia monticola occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dalbergia monticola?
The main threats to Dalbergia monticola 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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