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Garcinia thwaitesii

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Overview

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

Garcinia thwaitesii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for tea and rubber plantations, has eliminated much of its lowland rainforest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes remaining populations highly vulnerable to localized threats such as logging and land conversion for development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits Sri Lanka's tropical wet zone rainforests, typically found in lowland and mid-elevation primary forests. It grows in the understory and canopy of dense, humid forests with high annual rainfall, particularly in the southwestern regions of the island.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia thwaitesii classified as Endangered?
Garcinia thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for tea and rubber plantations, has eliminated much of its lowland rainforest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes remaining populations highly vulnerable to localized threats such as logging and land conversion for development.
Where does Garcinia thwaitesii live?
Garcinia thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii?
The main threats to Garcinia thwaitesii 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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