Shorea dasyphylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Shorea dasyphylla faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, particularly for construction and furniture manufacturing. Rapid agricultural expansion, especially oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.
Habitat
Shorea dasyphylla inhabits lowland dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical rainforests, typically found on well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. The species occurs in both primary and selectively logged secondary forests across Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, often growing alongside other Shorea species in the forest canopy.
Other threatened species in Dipterocarpaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shorea dasyphylla classified as Endangered?
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