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Symplocos junghuhnii

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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.

Symplocos junghuhnii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of the highland ecosystems where this tree species naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Symplocos junghuhnii inhabits montane forests and highland woodland areas in Southeast Asia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species thrives in humid, temperate forest conditions with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Other threatened species in SYMPLOCACEAE

CR

Symplocos yapacanensis

Declining
CR

Symplocos rhamnifolia

Declining
EN

Symplocos itatiaiae

Declining
VU

Symplocos chimantensis

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Symplocos junghuhnii classified as Endangered?
Symplocos junghuhnii 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 junghuhnii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of the highland ecosystems where this tree species naturally occurs.
Where does Symplocos junghuhnii live?
Symplocos junghuhnii 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 junghuhnii?
The main threats to Symplocos junghuhnii 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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