VU

Eriolaena lushingtonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Eriolaena lushingtonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have significantly reduced the species' forest habitat, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends upon for reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist deciduous forests where this endemic tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits moist deciduous forests and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically occurring at elevations between 300-1000 meters. It grows in areas with high rainfall and well-drained soils, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriolaena lushingtonii classified as Vulnerable?
Eriolaena lushingtonii 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. Eriolaena lushingtonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have significantly reduced the species' forest habitat, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends upon for reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist deciduous forests where this endemic tree species occurs.
Where does Eriolaena lushingtonii live?
Eriolaena lushingtonii 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 Eriolaena lushingtonii?
The main threats to Eriolaena lushingtonii 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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