CR

Palaquium burckii

Declining

Overview

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

Palaquium burckii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations across its native range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat, where mature trees are selectively harvested for timber. Agricultural expansion and urban development have further fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests of Borneo, typically occurring at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the forest canopy layer, often associated with other Sapotaceae family members in mixed tropical rainforest communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palaquium burckii classified as Critically Endangered?
Palaquium burckii 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. Palaquium burckii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations across its native range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat, where mature trees are selectively harvested for timber. Agricultural expansion and urban development have further fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Palaquium burckii live?
Palaquium burckii occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palaquium burckii?
The main threats to Palaquium burckii 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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