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Ardisia blatteri

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Overview

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

Ardisia blatteri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems in the Western Ghats are cleared for agriculture, plantations, and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ardisia blatteri is endemic to the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in the understory of moist tropical forests at elevations between 500-1200 meters. The species thrives in shaded forest environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia blatteri classified as Endangered?
Ardisia blatteri 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. Ardisia blatteri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems in the Western Ghats are cleared for agriculture, plantations, and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Ardisia blatteri live?
Ardisia blatteri 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 Ardisia blatteri?
The main threats to Ardisia blatteri 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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