CR

Garcinia gamblei

Declining

Overview

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

Garcinia gamblei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development, which have eliminated much of its natural forest habitat. Additionally, selective logging and collection for traditional medicinal uses have further reduced wild populations of this endemic tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia gamblei is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest patches at elevations between 500-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and high humidity conditions characteristic of these biodiversity-rich montane ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia gamblei classified as Critically Endangered?
Garcinia gamblei 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. Garcinia gamblei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development, which have eliminated much of its natural forest habitat. Additionally, selective logging and collection for traditional medicinal uses have further reduced wild populations of this endemic tree species.
Where does Garcinia gamblei live?
Garcinia gamblei occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Garcinia gamblei?
The main threats to Garcinia gamblei 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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