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Syzygium umbrosum

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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 umbrosum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has fragmented its remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill tropical rainforests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests with dense canopy cover. It grows in well-drained soils at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters, often associated with dipterocarp forest communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium umbrosum classified as Endangered?
Syzygium umbrosum 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 umbrosum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has fragmented its remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult.
Where does Syzygium umbrosum live?
Syzygium umbrosum 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 umbrosum?
The main threats to Syzygium umbrosum 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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