CR

Calophyllum bifurcatum

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Overview

Calophyllum bifurcatum is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. It is a tree found only on Yapen Island in Western New Guinea region of Indonesia.

Calophyllum bifurcatum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as Calophyllum species are highly valued for their durable timber. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Calophyllum bifurcatum inhabits tropical moist lowland forests and secondary forest areas in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires consistent moisture and partial to full canopy cover, making it particularly dependent on intact forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calophyllum bifurcatum classified as Critically Endangered?
Calophyllum bifurcatum 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. Calophyllum bifurcatum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as Calophyllum species are highly valued for their durable timber. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Calophyllum bifurcatum live?
Calophyllum bifurcatum occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calophyllum bifurcatum?
The main threats to Calophyllum bifurcatum 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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