VU

Artocarpus treculianus

Unknown

Overview

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

Artocarpus treculianus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' large fruit trees are particularly vulnerable to selective logging, while remaining populations suffer from habitat fragmentation that limits natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 800 meters. It occurs naturally in both primary forest understory and forest edges, where it can reach considerable size as a canopy emergent.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Artocarpus treculianus classified as Vulnerable?
Artocarpus treculianus 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. Artocarpus treculianus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' large fruit trees are particularly vulnerable to selective logging, while remaining populations suffer from habitat fragmentation that limits natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Artocarpus treculianus live?
Artocarpus treculianus occurs in Palawan; Philippines (Batanes, Babuyan Isl., Luzon, Sibuyan, Ticao, Panay, Guimaras, Negros, Leyte, Samar, Mindanao); New Guinea (Papua New Guinea), Philippines, and TW. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Artocarpus treculianus?
The main threats to Artocarpus treculianus 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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