EN

Symplocos inopinata

Declining

Overview

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

Symplocos inopinata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, typically found in cloud forests and humid subtropical mountain slopes. It grows in areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of tropical highland ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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 inopinata classified as Endangered?
Symplocos inopinata 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 inopinata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.
Where does Symplocos inopinata live?
Symplocos inopinata 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 inopinata?
The main threats to Symplocos inopinata 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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