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Dicliptera forsteriana

Declining

Overview

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

Dicliptera forsteriana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest edges in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in shaded understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicliptera forsteriana classified as Endangered?
Dicliptera forsteriana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dicliptera forsteriana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Dicliptera forsteriana live?
Dicliptera forsteriana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dicliptera forsteriana?
The main threats to Dicliptera forsteriana 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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