CR

Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium

Declining

Overview

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

Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade its forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the specific soil and moisture conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary forest understory with well-drained soils. It occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels, often associated with dipterocarp forest communities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium classified as Critically Endangered?
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium 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. Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade its forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the specific soil and moisture conditions this species requires.
Where does Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium live?
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium 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 Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium?
The main threats to Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium 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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