Ardisia blatteri
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.
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.
