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Ficus ursina

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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.

Ficus ursina faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized pollination relationship with fig wasps, making population recovery difficult once local extinctions occur. Agricultural expansion and logging operations have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate limits natural regeneration in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ficus ursina inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in the understory and canopy layers. The species requires intact forest ecosystems to maintain its complex ecological relationships with specialized fig wasp pollinators.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus ursina classified as Endangered?
Ficus ursina 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. Ficus ursina faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized pollination relationship with fig wasps, making population recovery difficult once local extinctions occur. Agricultural expansion and logging operations have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate limits natural regeneration in disturbed areas.
Where does Ficus ursina live?
Ficus ursina 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 Ficus ursina?
The main threats to Ficus ursina 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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