CR

Syzygium khaoyaiense

Unknown

Overview

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

Syzygium khaoyaiense faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park region. Deforestation pressures from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the species' already restricted forest habitat. The species' narrow endemic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits tropical evergreen forests in the mountainous regions of central Thailand, specifically within and around Khao Yai National Park. It occurs in primary forest ecosystems at elevations between 400-800 meters, preferring areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium khaoyaiense classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium khaoyaiense 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 khaoyaiense faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park region. Deforestation pressures from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the species' already restricted forest habitat. The species' narrow endemic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Syzygium khaoyaiense live?
Syzygium khaoyaiense occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Syzygium khaoyaiense?
The main threats to Syzygium khaoyaiense 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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