VU

Engelhardia danumensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Engelhardia danumensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Borneo's lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the species' remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restriction to specific soil types and elevation ranges makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland mixed dipterocarp forests of Borneo, typically occurring on well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in primary and mature secondary forests, often associated with other endemic Bornean tree species in areas of high botanical diversity.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Engelhardia danumensis classified as Vulnerable?
Engelhardia danumensis 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. Engelhardia danumensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Borneo's lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented the species' remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restriction to specific soil types and elevation ranges makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Engelhardia danumensis live?
Engelhardia danumensis 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 Engelhardia danumensis?
The main threats to Engelhardia danumensis 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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