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Parkia korom

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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.

Parkia korom faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia where palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat. The species' large canopy structure makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging, while its slow growth rate limits natural regeneration in disturbed areas. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Parkia korom inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests up to 800 meters elevation, typically growing in the forest canopy where it forms part of the emergent layer. The species prefers well-drained soils in primary and mature secondary forests across Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia, and southern Thailand.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parkia korom classified as Endangered?
Parkia korom 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. Parkia korom faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia where palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat. The species' large canopy structure makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging, while its slow growth rate limits natural regeneration in disturbed areas. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Parkia korom live?
Parkia korom occurs in Micronesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parkia korom?
The main threats to Parkia korom 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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