ENEndangered
Dark Red Meranti
Shorea ovata
Unknown
Overview
Rubroshorea ovata is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Dark Red Meranti faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging for its valuable timber, which is highly prized in international markets. Habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural conversion, and palm oil plantations has fragmented remaining populations across its Southeast Asian range.
Other threatened species in Dipterocarpaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dark Red Meranti classified as Endangered?
Dark Red Meranti is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dark Red Meranti faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging for its valuable timber, which is highly prized in international markets. Habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural conversion, and palm oil plantations has fragmented remaining populations across its Southeast Asian range.
Where does Dark Red Meranti live?
Dark Red Meranti 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 Dark Red Meranti?
The main threats to Dark Red Meranti 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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