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Syzygium phaeophyllum

Unknown

Overview

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

Syzygium phaeophyllum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Invasive plant species further degrade its native habitat quality, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized ecological requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical rainforest environments, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It grows in well-drained soils within the forest understory and canopy layers of primary and secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium phaeophyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium phaeophyllum 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 phaeophyllum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Invasive plant species further degrade its native habitat quality, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized ecological requirements.
Where does Syzygium phaeophyllum live?
Syzygium phaeophyllum 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 phaeophyllum?
The main threats to Syzygium phaeophyllum 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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