EN

Symplocos incrassata

Declining

Overview

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

Symplocos incrassata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade the understory environments where this shrub thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival in highland ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters, typically growing in the understory of cool, humid subtropical and temperate forests. It prefers well-drained soils on slopes and ridges where it forms part of the diverse shrub layer community.

Other threatened species in SYMPLOCACEAE

EN

Symplocos culminicola

Declining
CR

Symplocos yapacanensis

Declining
CR

Symplocos rhamnifolia

Declining
EN

Symplocos oreophila

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Symplocos incrassata classified as Endangered?
Symplocos incrassata 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. Symplocos incrassata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade the understory environments where this shrub thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival in highland ecosystems.
Where does Symplocos incrassata live?
Symplocos incrassata 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 incrassata?
The main threats to Symplocos incrassata 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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