VU

Canarium sarawakanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Canarium sarawakanum faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations that target its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat for valuable timber species. The species' restricted range in Sarawak makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, continues to convert remaining suitable habitat into monoculture crops.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the lowland dipterocarp forests of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, typically occurring at elevations below 300 meters. It grows in primary and mature secondary forests with rich, well-drained soils characteristic of the Bornean lowlands.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Canarium sarawakanum classified as Vulnerable?
Canarium sarawakanum 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. Canarium sarawakanum faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations that target its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat for valuable timber species. The species' restricted range in Sarawak makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, continues to convert remaining suitable habitat into monoculture crops.
Where does Canarium sarawakanum live?
Canarium sarawakanum 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 Canarium sarawakanum?
The main threats to Canarium sarawakanum 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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