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Semecarpus acuminatus

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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.

Semecarpus acuminatus faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and hill forest ecosystems. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while the slow growth rate of this tree species limits natural recovery potential.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest ecosystems at elevations up to 800 meters. It prefers well-drained soils in mixed dipterocarp forests and forest margins throughout its Southeast Asian range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Semecarpus acuminatus classified as Endangered?
Semecarpus acuminatus 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. Semecarpus acuminatus faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and hill forest ecosystems. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while the slow growth rate of this tree species limits natural recovery potential.
Where does Semecarpus acuminatus live?
Semecarpus acuminatus 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 Semecarpus acuminatus?
The main threats to Semecarpus acuminatus 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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