CR

Syzygium ampliflorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Syzygium ampliflorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Syzygium ampliflorum inhabits tropical rainforest environments, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species requires intact forest canopy and specific soil conditions, making it highly sensitive to habitat disturbance and fragmentation.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium ampliflorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium ampliflorum 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. Syzygium ampliflorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Syzygium ampliflorum live?
Syzygium ampliflorum 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 Syzygium ampliflorum?
The main threats to Syzygium ampliflorum 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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