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Syzygium spathulatum

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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 spathulatum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. Logging activities have fragmented its forest habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in lowland and hill regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows in areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover, often found along forest margins and in secondary growth areas.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium spathulatum classified as Endangered?
Syzygium spathulatum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Syzygium spathulatum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. Logging activities have fragmented its forest habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Syzygium spathulatum live?
Syzygium spathulatum occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Syzygium spathulatum?
The main threats to Syzygium spathulatum 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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