CR

Syzygium dempoense

Unknown

Overview

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

Syzygium dempoense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range on Dempo Mountain, South Sumatra. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in the montane forest zones. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane forests of Dempo Mountain in South Sumatra, Indonesia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It inhabits primary and secondary montane forest ecosystems characterized by high humidity, frequent cloud cover, and rich volcanic soils.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium dempoense classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium dempoense 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 dempoense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range on Dempo Mountain, South Sumatra. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in the montane forest zones. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Syzygium dempoense live?
Syzygium dempoense occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Syzygium dempoense?
The main threats to Syzygium dempoense 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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