CR

Symplocos angulata

Declining

Overview

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

Symplocos angulata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change poses additional pressure through shifting temperature and precipitation patterns that affect its specialized high-altitude ecosystem requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests at elevations typically between 1,500-2,500 meters, preferring humid cloud forest environments with consistent moisture levels. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often associated with steep slopes and ridge systems in tropical mountain ranges.

Other threatened species in SYMPLOCACEAE

EN

Symplocos culminicola

Declining
CR

Symplocos yapacanensis

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CR

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EN

Symplocos oreophila

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Symplocos angulata classified as Critically Endangered?
Symplocos angulata 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. Symplocos angulata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change poses additional pressure through shifting temperature and precipitation patterns that affect its specialized high-altitude ecosystem requirements.
Where does Symplocos angulata live?
Symplocos angulata 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 Symplocos angulata?
The main threats to Symplocos angulata 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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