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Sabah kapur

Dryobalanops beccarii

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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.

Dryobalanops beccarii faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and export markets. Conversion of its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat to oil palm plantations has eliminated significant portions of its range across Sabah. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic dipterocarp species occurs exclusively in lowland mixed dipterocarp forests of Sabah, Borneo, typically on well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of primary or minimally disturbed forest canopy to successfully establish and mature.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sabah kapur classified as Endangered?
Sabah kapur 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. Dryobalanops beccarii faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and export markets. Conversion of its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat to oil palm plantations has eliminated significant portions of its range across Sabah. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.
Where does Sabah kapur live?
Sabah kapur 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 Sabah kapur?
The main threats to Sabah kapur 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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