Palaquium ravii
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Palaquium ravii

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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.

Palaquium ravii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and mid-elevation forest habitats for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tropical tree species, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches reduces genetic diversity and limits natural regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

Palaquium ravii is endemic to the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, typically occurring at elevations between 200-800 meters. The species thrives in humid, well-drained forest environments with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels throughout the year.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palaquium ravii classified as Endangered?
Palaquium ravii 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. Palaquium ravii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and mid-elevation forest habitats for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tropical tree species, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches reduces genetic diversity and limits natural regeneration.
Where does Palaquium ravii live?
Palaquium ravii 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 Palaquium ravii?
The main threats to Palaquium ravii 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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