VU

Dipcadi kuriensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Dipcadi kuriensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to local extinctions from infrastructure projects and quarrying activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bulbous plant species is endemic to the lateritic plateaus and rocky outcrops of the Western Ghats in Kerala, India. It typically grows in shallow soils over laterite formations, often in association with other endemic flora adapted to these specialized geological conditions.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dipcadi kuriensis classified as Vulnerable?
Dipcadi kuriensis 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. Dipcadi kuriensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to local extinctions from infrastructure projects and quarrying activities.
Where does Dipcadi kuriensis live?
Dipcadi kuriensis 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 Dipcadi kuriensis?
The main threats to Dipcadi kuriensis 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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