VU

Calophyllum obscurum

Unknown

Overview

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

Calophyllum obscurum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations target these valuable timber trees directly, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tropical tree species inhabits lowland rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in primary forest areas with rich, well-drained soils. It grows in the forest canopy and subcanopy layers, often associated with other commercially valuable timber species.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE

VU

Calophyllum verticillatum

Declining
EN

Mammea pseudoprotorhus

Declining
CR

Calophyllum acutiputamen

Unknown
CR

Marila dissitiflora

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calophyllum obscurum classified as Vulnerable?
Calophyllum obscurum 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. Calophyllum obscurum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations target these valuable timber trees directly, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Calophyllum obscurum live?
Calophyllum obscurum 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 Calophyllum obscurum?
The main threats to Calophyllum obscurum 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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