Durio graveolens
VU

Durio graveolens

Declining

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Overview

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

Durio graveolens faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. Commercial logging operations and palm oil plantation expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill dipterocarp forests essential for this species' survival. Over-harvesting of wild fruits for local and commercial markets has reduced natural regeneration, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make population recovery particularly challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Durio graveolens inhabits primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests and hill forests up to 1,000 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained soils and is typically found in mixed dipterocarp forest communities across Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Durio graveolens classified as Vulnerable?
Durio graveolens 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. Durio graveolens faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. Commercial logging operations and palm oil plantation expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill dipterocarp forests essential for this species' survival. Over-harvesting of wild fruits for local and commercial markets has reduced natural regeneration, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make population recovery particularly challenging.
Where does Durio graveolens live?
Durio graveolens occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Durio graveolens?
The main threats to Durio graveolens 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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