CR

Dracontomelon macrocarpum

Unknown

Overview

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

Dracontomelon macrocarpum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its lowland forest habitats, while urban development and palm oil plantations have fragmented remaining populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests at elevations up to 800 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in disturbed forest areas throughout its native range in Southeast Asia.

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VU

Semecarpus pubescens

Unknown
EN

Semecarpus subracemosus

Unknown
VU

Semecarpus calcicola

Stable
VU

Amphipterygium adstringens

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dracontomelon macrocarpum classified as Critically Endangered?
Dracontomelon macrocarpum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dracontomelon macrocarpum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its lowland forest habitats, while urban development and palm oil plantations have fragmented remaining populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles.
Where does Dracontomelon macrocarpum live?
Dracontomelon macrocarpum 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 Dracontomelon macrocarpum?
The main threats to Dracontomelon macrocarpum 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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