ENEndangered
Pterocarpus indicus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationPolicies and regulationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Puerto Rico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pterocarpus indicus classified as Endangered?
Pterocarpus indicus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pterocarpus indicus live?
Pterocarpus indicus occurs in Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, United States, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pterocarpus indicus?
The main threats to Pterocarpus indicus are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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