Nephelium hamulatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nephelium hamulatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand where lowland forests are rapidly converted to palm oil plantations. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it highly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while overharvesting of wild fruits for local markets further reduces reproductive success.
Habitat
This tropical tree species inhabits lowland primary and secondary rainforests, typically found at elevations below 300 meters in well-drained soils. It occurs naturally in the understory and canopy layers of dipterocarp forests across peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand.