VU

Elaeocarpus prunifolius

Unknown

Overview

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

Elaeocarpus prunifolius faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat. The species' dependence on mature forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing land-use changes and forest degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in lowland and hill forests up to moderate elevations. It prefers well-developed forest canopies and is associated with mature forest ecosystems across its Southeast Asian range.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in ELAEOCARPACEAE

EN

Sloanea cuautitlanensis

Declining
EN

Elaeocarpus timorensis

Unknown
CR

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Declining
CR

Elaeocarpus surigaensis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaeocarpus prunifolius classified as Vulnerable?
Elaeocarpus prunifolius 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. Elaeocarpus prunifolius faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat. The species' dependence on mature forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing land-use changes and forest degradation.
Where does Elaeocarpus prunifolius live?
Elaeocarpus prunifolius 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 prunifolius?
The main threats to Elaeocarpus prunifolius 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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