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Syzygium turbinatum

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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 turbinatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest ecosystems it requires. Urban development and palm oil plantations have eliminated significant portions of its historical range, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests at elevations typically below 500 meters. It prefers well-drained soils in primary forest understory and forest edges, often found in association with other Myrtaceae family members.

Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE

VU

Myrcia carioca

Declining
CR

Myrcia solitaria

Declining
EN

Plinia caricensis

Declining
EN

Myrciaria pallida

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium turbinatum classified as Endangered?
Syzygium turbinatum 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 turbinatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest ecosystems it requires. Urban development and palm oil plantations have eliminated significant portions of its historical range, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Syzygium turbinatum live?
Syzygium turbinatum 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 turbinatum?
The main threats to Syzygium turbinatum 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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