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Garcinia albuquerquei

Declining

Overview

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

Garcinia albuquerquei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for spice cultivation and livestock grazing, has significantly reduced the species' forest habitat. The tree's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely challenging once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka and Kerala, India. It typically grows in moist, shaded understory conditions at elevations between 500-1200 meters in areas with high annual rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia albuquerquei classified as Endangered?
Garcinia albuquerquei 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. Garcinia albuquerquei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for spice cultivation and livestock grazing, has significantly reduced the species' forest habitat. The tree's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Garcinia albuquerquei live?
Garcinia albuquerquei 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 Garcinia albuquerquei?
The main threats to Garcinia albuquerquei 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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