CR

Syzygium kudatense

Stable

Overview

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

Syzygium kudatense faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in Borneo. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities have fragmented remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Syzygium kudatense is endemic to the humid lowland and hill forests of Borneo, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations up to 800 meters. The species thrives in the understory and canopy of tropical rainforests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium kudatense classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium kudatense 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 kudatense faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in Borneo. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities have fragmented remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Syzygium kudatense live?
Syzygium kudatense occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Syzygium kudatense?
The main threats to Syzygium kudatense 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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