VU

Syzygium kabaense

Unknown

Overview

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

Syzygium kabaense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Syzygium kabaense is endemic to moist tropical forests in the Philippines, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of primary and secondary forest habitats.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium kabaense classified as Vulnerable?
Syzygium kabaense 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 kabaense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Syzygium kabaense live?
Syzygium kabaense 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 kabaense?
The main threats to Syzygium kabaense 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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