CRCritically Endangered
Symplocos ovalis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits primary and secondary montane forests at elevations between 800-1,800 meters, preferring the humid, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of tropical cloud forest environments. Symplocos ovalis typically grows in mixed-species forest communities where it forms part of the mid-canopy layer alongside other endemic montane flora.
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in SYMPLOCACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Symplocos ovalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Symplocos ovalis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Symplocos ovalis live?
Symplocos ovalis 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 Symplocos ovalis?
The main threats to Symplocos ovalis are 1.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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