Species Distribution Modeling Reveals Autecological Determinants of Vachellia nilotica in Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands

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10.2991/978-94-6463-944-5_12How to use a DOI?

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Aridity; Climate Change; Invasive Species; Species Distribution Modeling; Tropical Ecosystems

Abstract

This study investigates the autecological determinants influencing the distribution of Vachellia nilotica (L.) P.J.H. Hurter & Mabb., an invasive species in Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. Using a Species Distribution Modeling (SDM) approach, we aimed to identify the environmental factors that constrain the species’ spread in tropical savanna ecosystems. The modeling was performed using the MaxEnt algorithm, incorporating 19 bioclimatic variables, annual global aridity index, potential evapotranspiration, and altitude. Our findings show that V. nilotica thrives in dry coastal ecosystems, with suitable habitats concentrated in areas with moderate seasonal rainfall, aridity, and low elevation. Key ecological factors include the minimum temperature of the coldest month, precipitation of the driest month, and annual aridity index. The model exhibited high accuracy, with an AUC value of 0.990, demonstrating its robust predictive power. The study provides valuable insights into the invasive potential of V. nilotica, offering a scientific basis for the development of targeted management strategies to mitigate its spread and protect vulnerable ecosystems.

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AU  - Sutomo
AU  - Jalma Giring Sukmawati
AU  - Hendra Helmanto
AU  - Hery Kurniawan
AU  - Eko Prasetyo
AU  - Nida Humaida
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/26
TI  - Species Distribution Modeling Reveals Autecological Determinants of Vachellia nilotica in Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Toward Energy Transition and Net-Zero Emission (ICOSE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 165
EP  - 180
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-944-5_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-944-5_12
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