CR

Ficus angladei

Unknown

Overview

Ficus angladei is a critically endangered species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is endemic to the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, India.

Ficus angladei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ficus angladei inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins, typically growing in well-drained soils with high humidity. The species is adapted to primary and secondary forest environments where it can establish in canopy gaps and forest edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus angladei classified as Critically Endangered?
Ficus angladei 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. Ficus angladei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Ficus angladei live?
Ficus angladei 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 Ficus angladei?
The main threats to Ficus angladei 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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