VUVulnerable
Malabar Blackwood
Dalbergia sissoides
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malabar Blackwood classified as Vulnerable?
Malabar Blackwood 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Malabar Blackwood live?
Malabar Blackwood occurs in India, and Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malabar Blackwood?
The main threats to Malabar Blackwood are 2.3, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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