CR

Biermannia jainiana

Declining

Overview

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

Biermannia jainiana faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in the Western Ghats. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while pollution from industrial activities and changes in groundwater flow patterns further compromise the delicate cave ecosystem it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species is endemic to limestone cave systems in the Western Ghats of India. It inhabits the dark, humid interior zones of caves where stable temperature and moisture conditions are maintained year-round.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Biermannia jainiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Biermannia jainiana 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. Biermannia jainiana faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in the Western Ghats. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while pollution from industrial activities and changes in groundwater flow patterns further compromise the delicate cave ecosystem it depends upon.
Where does Biermannia jainiana live?
Biermannia jainiana 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 Biermannia jainiana?
The main threats to Biermannia jainiana 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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