Puntik
VU

Puntik

Madhuca betis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Puntik faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Commercial logging operations target the species' lowland forest habitats, while agricultural expansion for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation fragments remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

Puntik occurs in lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically on well-drained soils at elevations below 400 meters. The species prefers primary forest habitats but can persist in selectively logged areas with adequate canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Puntik classified as Vulnerable?
Puntik 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. Puntik faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Commercial logging operations target the species' lowland forest habitats, while agricultural expansion for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation fragments remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Puntik live?
Puntik 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 Puntik?
The main threats to Puntik 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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