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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is currently known from only two collections made between 400 and 500 m, but these collections are quite widely separated. It may eventually be found in limestone areas between Khon Kaen and Saraburi, northeastern and central Thailand. The extent of occurrence is estimated to be less than 5,000 km² and the area of occupancy is estimated to be 8 km² (two 2x2 km² grid cells).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Thailand
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 8 ? Continuing decline in area of occupancy (AOO): Yes
? Estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) - km2: 4999
? Number of Locations: 2
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 400
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 500
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Population [top]
Population: There is no information on the current population size or trend, however, the Saraburi subpopulation is thought to be declining due to cement quarries.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
? Continuing decline of mature individuals: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species grows on karst limestone.
Systems: Terrestrial
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Cement factories in Saraburi are a potential threat to this species habitat. The subpopulation in Khon Kaen is in a national park and is well protected.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: The subpopulation in Khon Kaen is in a national park.
Citation: Triboun, P. 2012. Paraboea argentea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T201796A2718724. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T201796A2718724.en. Downloaded on 14 March 2018.
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