VU

Syzygium bakoense

Stable

Overview

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

Syzygium bakoense faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion within its limited range in Borneo's lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing expansion of palm oil plantations and logging activities in the region. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Bornean species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and secondary forest areas at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in the understory and canopy of humid, species-rich dipterocarp forests characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium bakoense classified as Vulnerable?
Syzygium bakoense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Syzygium bakoense faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion within its limited range in Borneo's lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing expansion of palm oil plantations and logging activities in the region. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Syzygium bakoense live?
Syzygium bakoense 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 bakoense?
The main threats to Syzygium bakoense 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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