CRCritically Endangered

Dysoxylum peerisi

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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.

Dysoxylum peerisi faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes critical for reproduction and seedling establishment.
Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland and montane rainforests, typically occurring in primary forest ecosystems with high canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils. It is found at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,200 meters, preferring areas with consistent moisture and minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dysoxylum peerisi classified as Critically Endangered?

Dysoxylum peerisi 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. Dysoxylum peerisi faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes critical for reproduction and seedling establishment.

Where does Dysoxylum peerisi live?

Dysoxylum peerisi 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 Dysoxylum peerisi?

The main threats to Dysoxylum peerisi 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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