saplungan
CR

saplungan

Hopea plagata

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Slay Yuh, all rights reserved, uploaded by Slay Yuh

Overview

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

Hopea plagata faces severe threats from widespread deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and high-value timber, making it a target for selective logging, while remaining populations are increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dipterocarp tree species inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically found at elevations below 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations with well-drained soils in Southeast Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is saplungan classified as Critically Endangered?
saplungan is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hopea plagata faces severe threats from widespread deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and high-value timber, making it a target for selective logging, while remaining populations are increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development.
Where does saplungan live?
saplungan 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 saplungan?
The main threats to saplungan 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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