VU

Palaquium regina-montium

Declining

Overview

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

Palaquium regina-montium faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species and agricultural expansion into highland areas have fragmented its specialized habitat. The species' slow growth rate and specific elevation requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane tropical forests at elevations typically between 800-1,500 meters, preferring well-drained soils on ridges and slopes. It occurs in both primary and mature secondary forests with closed canopy cover in the dipterocarp forest zone.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palaquium regina-montium classified as Vulnerable?
Palaquium regina-montium 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. Palaquium regina-montium faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species and agricultural expansion into highland areas have fragmented its specialized habitat. The species' slow growth rate and specific elevation requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Palaquium regina-montium live?
Palaquium regina-montium occurs in 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 regina-montium?
The main threats to Palaquium regina-montium 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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