ENEndangered
Polynesian Sandalwood
Santalum insulare
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in SANTALACEAE
Threatened in Cook Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polynesian Sandalwood classified as Endangered?
Polynesian Sandalwood 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 Polynesian Sandalwood live?
Polynesian Sandalwood occurs in Cook Islands, and French Polynesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polynesian Sandalwood?
The main threats to Polynesian Sandalwood are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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