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Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius

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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.

Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this oak species occurs. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have further degraded the forest canopy structure essential for this species' survival, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane evergreen forests at elevations between 800-1,800 meters, typically growing in the forest canopy and subcanopy layers. It occurs in primary and mature secondary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical montane ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius classified as Endangered?
Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this oak species occurs. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have further degraded the forest canopy structure essential for this species' survival, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius live?
Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius 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 Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius?
The main threats to Lithocarpus dodonaeifolius 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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