VU

Dacryodes elmeri

Unknown

Overview

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

Dacryodes elmeri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Philippine range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and montane forests this species depends on, while mining activities in some regions pose additional localized threats. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing habitat pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests and montane forests in the Philippines, typically occurring at elevations from sea level to 1,500 meters. It grows in both undisturbed forest areas and moderately disturbed secondary growth, showing some tolerance for habitat modification.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dacryodes elmeri classified as Vulnerable?
Dacryodes elmeri 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. Dacryodes elmeri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Philippine range. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and montane forests this species depends on, while mining activities in some regions pose additional localized threats. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing habitat pressures.
Where does Dacryodes elmeri live?
Dacryodes elmeri occurs in Brunei. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dacryodes elmeri?
The main threats to Dacryodes elmeri 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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