Croton lawianus
CR

Croton lawianus

Unknown

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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.

Croton lawianus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Croton lawianus is endemic to specific dry forest and scrubland habitats, typically occurring in well-drained soils at particular elevations. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including particular soil chemistry and moisture regimes that are characteristic of its restricted native range.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Croton lawianus classified as Critically Endangered?
Croton lawianus 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. Croton lawianus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Croton lawianus live?
Croton lawianus occurs in India, and 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 Croton lawianus?
The main threats to Croton lawianus 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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