VU

Sakucha

Cynometra webberi

Unknown

Overview

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

Cynometra webberi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cynometra webberi inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas, typically found in well-drained soils of coastal and inland forest ecosystems. The species occurs in both primary forest understory and forest edges, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats but requiring forest canopy cover for optimal growth.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sakucha classified as Vulnerable?
Sakucha 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. Cynometra webberi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this tree species typically establishes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Sakucha live?
Sakucha 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 Sakucha?
The main threats to Sakucha 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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