VU

Axinandra zeylanica

Unknown

Overview

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

Axinandra zeylanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Sri Lanka's lowland wet zone forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for tea and rubber plantations, has eliminated much of its natural forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches, while selective logging degrades the quality of surviving forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Sri Lankan tree species inhabits lowland wet zone forests, typically found in primary and secondary rainforests at elevations below 1,000 meters. It grows in the understory and canopy of tropical wet forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

Threatened in Sri Lanka

Indian Star TortoiseVU

Indian Star Tortoise

Geochelone elegans

Declining
EN

Ceylonosticta nietneri

Declining
EN

Lipstick Goby

Sicyopus jonklaasi

Declining
EN

Martenstyni's Barb

Systomus martenstyni

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Axinandra zeylanica classified as Vulnerable?
Axinandra zeylanica is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Axinandra zeylanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Sri Lanka's lowland wet zone forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for tea and rubber plantations, has eliminated much of its natural forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches, while selective logging degrades the quality of surviving forest fragments.
Where does Axinandra zeylanica live?
Axinandra zeylanica occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Axinandra zeylanica?
The main threats to Axinandra zeylanica 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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