CR

Hopea basilanica

Declining

Overview

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

Hopea basilanica faces severe pressure from extensive logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which has dramatically reduced its forest habitat across the Philippines. Agricultural expansion and conversion of lowland forests to palm oil plantations have further fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dipterocarp tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Philippines, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs in primary and mature secondary forests with high canopy cover and rich organic soil layers.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hopea basilanica classified as Critically Endangered?
Hopea basilanica 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. Hopea basilanica faces severe pressure from extensive logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which has dramatically reduced its forest habitat across the Philippines. Agricultural expansion and conversion of lowland forests to palm oil plantations have further fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.
Where does Hopea basilanica live?
Hopea basilanica occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hopea basilanica?
The main threats to Hopea basilanica 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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