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Elaeocarpus ceylanicus

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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.

Elaeocarpus ceylanicus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Sri Lanka's montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea plantations and subsistence farming, has significantly reduced the species' natural habitat. The tree's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments that may be too small to maintain viable breeding populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the montane forests of Sri Lanka, typically found at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters in the island's central highlands. It grows in moist, cool forest environments characterized by high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns typical of tropical montane ecosystems.

Other threatened species in ELAEOCARPACEAE

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Elaeocarpus timorensis

Unknown
CR

Elaeocarpus surigaensis

Declining
VU

Elaeocarpus degenerianus

Unknown
VU

Elaeocarpus gillespieanus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaeocarpus ceylanicus classified as Endangered?
Elaeocarpus ceylanicus 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. Elaeocarpus ceylanicus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Sri Lanka's montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea plantations and subsistence farming, has significantly reduced the species' natural habitat. The tree's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments that may be too small to maintain viable breeding populations.
Where does Elaeocarpus ceylanicus live?
Elaeocarpus ceylanicus 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 Elaeocarpus ceylanicus?
The main threats to Elaeocarpus ceylanicus 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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