Canarium perlisanum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Canarium perlisanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact lowland forest ecosystems. Logging activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while the tree's valuable timber makes it a target for selective harvesting.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the lowland tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. It requires well-drained soils and is associated with mixed dipterocarp forest communities.