bai gui mu
VU

bai gui mu

Artocarpus hypargyreus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artocarpus_hypargyreus

Overview

Artocarpus hypargyreus is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is endemic to China. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Artocarpus hypargyreus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its limited distribution and the ongoing loss of tropical forest ecosystems to agricultural expansion, logging, and urban development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in tropical lowland and hill forests, typically in primary and secondary forest ecosystems across Southeast Asia. It grows in humid forest environments at various elevations, often associated with mixed dipterocarp forests and other diverse tropical forest communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is bai gui mu classified as Vulnerable?
bai gui mu 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 hypargyreus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its limited distribution and the ongoing loss of tropical forest ecosystems to agricultural expansion, logging, and urban development.
Where does bai gui mu live?
bai gui mu 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 bai gui mu?
The main threats to bai gui mu 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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