CR

Anthopterus racemosus

Unknown

Overview

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

Anthopterus racemosus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions essential for its survival, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its degraded habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It inhabits dense, humid forest understories with rich organic soil and high canopy cover, often associated with shola grassland ecosystems.

Other threatened species in ERICACEAE

VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown
CR

Orthaea caudata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Anthopterus racemosus classified as Critically Endangered?
Anthopterus racemosus 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. Anthopterus racemosus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions essential for its survival, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its degraded habitat.
Where does Anthopterus racemosus live?
Anthopterus racemosus 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 Anthopterus racemosus?
The main threats to Anthopterus racemosus 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.