Red Nato
VU

Red Nato

Palaquium luzoniense

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaquium_luzoniense

Overview

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

The Red Nato faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Deforestation for agricultural expansion, particularly palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across the Philippines. Mining activities and urban development in lowland areas have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate makes population recovery extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

Red Nato occurs in primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests of the Philippines, typically at elevations below 600 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in mixed tropical rainforest communities, often growing alongside other commercially valuable timber species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Red Nato classified as Vulnerable?
Red Nato 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. The Red Nato faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Deforestation for agricultural expansion, particularly palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across the Philippines. Mining activities and urban development in lowland areas have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate makes population recovery extremely difficult.
Where does Red Nato live?
Red Nato 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 Red Nato?
The main threats to Red Nato 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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