CR

Symplocos microstyla

Increasing

Overview

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

Symplocos microstyla faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forests at moderate to high elevations. It typically occurs in primary forest environments with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

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 microstyla classified as Critically Endangered?
Symplocos microstyla 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 microstyla faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Symplocos microstyla live?
Symplocos microstyla 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 microstyla?
The main threats to Symplocos microstyla 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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