@article{fdi:010093290,
  title = {{R}evising the role of the endemic {N}ew {C}aledonian imperial pigeon ({D}ucula goliath {G}ray, 1859) as a key disperser of tropical rainforest trees},
  author = {{I}banez, {T}homas and {G}oiz{\'e}, {S}. and {M}unzinger, {J}{\'e}r{\^o}me},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{I}slands are known for high rates of species extinction, especially for large birds, entailing losses of ecological functions such as seed dispersal. {I}mproving our knowledge of interactions between the flora and fauna is critical


to better understand the functioning of island ecosystems and protect their unique biodiversity. {H}ere, we assessed the role of the endemic {N}ew {C}aledonian imperial pigeon, {D}ucula goliath {G}ray, 1859, as a key disperser of


native rainforest trees. {D}. goliath is one of the largest species of fruit pigeons worldwide and is classified as ?nearly threatened? on the {IUCN} {R}ed {L}ist of threatened species due to overhunting and habitat shrinkage. {W}e analysed


the seed dispersal syndrome of 460 tree species and found that 82% of these species are likely dispersed by internal animal transportation. {D}iaspore consumption observations support that {D}. goliath would be the only bird


disperser for about 20% of these species. {W}e suggest that besides birds the only native alternate dispersers for these species could be the three flying fox species (genus {P}teropus). {C}onservation actions and hunting regulations


should continue to be improved to mitigate further adverse effects on {D}. goliath and the key dispersal function it provides.},
  keywords = {{NOUVELLE} {CALEDONIE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{J}ournal of {T}ropical {E}cology},
  volume = {41},
  numero = {},
  pages = {e6 [10 ]},
  ISSN = {0266-4674},
  year = {2025},
  DOI = {10.1017/s026646742500001x},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093290},
}