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Shorea maxwelliana

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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.

Shorea maxwelliana faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which commands high prices in international markets. Conversion of its lowland forest habitat to oil palm plantations and agricultural development has eliminated significant portions of its range across Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dipterocarp tree species inhabits lowland mixed dipterocarp forests on well-drained soils, typically found at elevations below 300 meters. It occurs primarily in primary and mature secondary forests with deep, fertile soils in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Shorea maxwelliana classified as Endangered?
Shorea maxwelliana 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. Shorea maxwelliana faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which commands high prices in international markets. Conversion of its lowland forest habitat to oil palm plantations and agricultural development has eliminated significant portions of its range across Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.
Where does Shorea maxwelliana live?
Shorea maxwelliana 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 Shorea maxwelliana?
The main threats to Shorea maxwelliana 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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