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Syzygium pascasioi

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Overview

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

Syzygium pascasioi faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Philippines. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment and reduce its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to lowland and montane tropical rainforests of the Philippines, typically occurring in primary forest environments with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It grows in areas with rich, well-drained soils and dense canopy cover that provides protection from direct sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium pascasioi classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium pascasioi 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 pascasioi faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Philippines. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment and reduce its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity in the region.
Where does Syzygium pascasioi live?
Syzygium pascasioi 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 pascasioi?
The main threats to Syzygium pascasioi 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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