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Atuna indica

Declining

Overview

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

Atuna indica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive coastal development and deforestation throughout its Indo-Pacific range. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture, aquaculture, and urban expansion, which fragments remaining populations. Overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine compounds these pressures, while climate change-induced sea level rise threatens remaining coastal habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Atuna indica inhabits coastal forests, mangrove margins, and lowland tropical rainforests across the Indo-Pacific region. The species typically grows in sandy or rocky coastal areas and can tolerate some salinity, making it well-adapted to transitional zones between terrestrial and marine environments.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Atuna indica classified as Endangered?
Atuna indica 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. Atuna indica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive coastal development and deforestation throughout its Indo-Pacific range. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture, aquaculture, and urban expansion, which fragments remaining populations. Overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine compounds these pressures, while climate change-induced sea level rise threatens remaining coastal habitats.
Where does Atuna indica live?
Atuna indica 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 Atuna indica?
The main threats to Atuna indica 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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