Eriocaulon sharmae
CR

Eriocaulon sharmae

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.

Eriocaulon sharmae 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 water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste threatens the aquatic ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal water bodies essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eriocaulon sharmae inhabits seasonal wetlands, shallow pools, and marshy areas in tropical regions. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles that support its unique life cycle requirements.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriocaulon sharmae classified as Critically Endangered?
Eriocaulon sharmae 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. Eriocaulon sharmae 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 water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste threatens the aquatic ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal water bodies essential for its survival.
Where does Eriocaulon sharmae live?
Eriocaulon sharmae 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 Eriocaulon sharmae?
The main threats to Eriocaulon sharmae are 6.1, 9.3.4, 9.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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