Durio connatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Durio connatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it requires mature forest canopy for optimal growth and reproduction. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while selective harvesting for its valuable timber further reduces wild stands.
Habitat
Durio connatus inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of Borneo, typically found in mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations up to 800 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and thrives in the forest canopy layer alongside other native Durio species.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MALVACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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