Elaeocarpus integrifolius
CR

Elaeocarpus integrifolius

Declining

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Overview

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

Elaeocarpus integrifolius faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Elaeocarpus integrifolius inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges, typically occurring in lowland to montane regions with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species requires well-drained soils and partial to full canopy cover, often found in secondary growth forests and forest margins.

Other threatened species in ELAEOCARPACEAE

EN

Elaeocarpus timorensis

Unknown
CR

Elaeocarpus surigaensis

Declining
VU

Elaeocarpus degenerianus

Unknown
VU

Elaeocarpus gillespieanus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaeocarpus integrifolius classified as Critically Endangered?
Elaeocarpus integrifolius 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. Elaeocarpus integrifolius faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Elaeocarpus integrifolius live?
Elaeocarpus integrifolius 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 Elaeocarpus integrifolius?
The main threats to Elaeocarpus integrifolius 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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