VU

Palaquium rubiginosum

Declining

Overview

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

Palaquium rubiginosum faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Deforestation for agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Southeast Asia. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. It occurs in both dipterocarp forests and mixed tropical forest communities across its native range in Southeast Asia.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palaquium rubiginosum classified as Vulnerable?
Palaquium rubiginosum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Palaquium rubiginosum faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Deforestation for agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Southeast Asia. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Palaquium rubiginosum live?
Palaquium rubiginosum 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 Palaquium rubiginosum?
The main threats to Palaquium rubiginosum 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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