Cryptocoryne sivadasanii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cryptocoryne sivadasanii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its wetland environments are converted for agricultural use and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste, which degrades the water quality essential for its survival. Collection pressure from the aquarium trade has also contributed to population declines, as this attractive aquatic plant is sought after by collectors.
Habitat
This aquatic plant is endemic to freshwater streams, rivers, and wetland areas in peninsular India, typically growing in shallow, slow-moving waters with sandy or muddy substrates. It thrives in partially shaded environments along riverbanks and in seasonal wetlands where water levels fluctuate naturally.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ARACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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