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Adinandra kamalae

Unknown

Overview

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

Adinandra kamalae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Adinandra kamalae is endemic to montane evergreen forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Western Ghats of India. The species requires the cool, humid conditions and specific soil chemistry found in these high-altitude forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Adinandra kamalae classified as Critically Endangered?
Adinandra kamalae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Adinandra kamalae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.
Where does Adinandra kamalae live?
Adinandra kamalae occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Adinandra kamalae?
The main threats to Adinandra kamalae 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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