CR

Eriocaulon sivarajanii

Declining

Overview

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

Eriocaulon sivarajanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and altered hydrology from dam construction and irrigation projects that affect the seasonal wetlands it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance required for this aquatic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered aquatic plant is endemic to seasonal freshwater pools and shallow wetlands in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. It typically grows in temporary water bodies that fill during monsoon seasons and may dry out during periods of low rainfall.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriocaulon sivarajanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Eriocaulon sivarajanii 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 sivarajanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and altered hydrology from dam construction and irrigation projects that affect the seasonal wetlands it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance required for this aquatic plant's survival.
Where does Eriocaulon sivarajanii live?
Eriocaulon sivarajanii 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 sivarajanii?
The main threats to Eriocaulon sivarajanii are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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