Mangifera pajang
VU

Mangifera pajang

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Overview

Mangifera pajang, commonly known as wild mango, is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to Borneo, where it is known by the various native names: buah bambangan, buah mawang and buah embang.

Bambangan faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Borneo, where lowland forests are being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. The species' limited distribution and slow reproductive rate make populations particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bambangan occurs naturally in tropical lowland rainforests of Borneo, typically found in primary and secondary forests at elevations up to 800 meters. The species thrives in humid, well-drained soils of mixed dipterocarp forests and forest margins.

Other threatened species in Anacardiaceae

Mangifera austroindicaEN

Mangifera austroindica

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Mangifera similis

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Nothopegia castanaefoliaCR

Nothopegia castanaefolia

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mangifera pajang classified as Vulnerable?
Mangifera pajang 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. Bambangan faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Borneo, where lowland forests are being cleared for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. The species' limited distribution and slow reproductive rate make populations particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and loss.
Where does Mangifera pajang live?
Mangifera pajang 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 Mangifera pajang?
The main threats to Mangifera pajang 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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