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Garnotia depressa

Declining

Overview

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

Garnotia depressa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and degradation from livestock grazing. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic grass species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grass species inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest margins in the Western Ghats of India, typically growing in shaded understory areas with consistent moisture levels. It occurs at elevations between 500-1200 meters in areas with high humidity and well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garnotia depressa classified as Endangered?
Garnotia depressa 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. Garnotia depressa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and degradation from livestock grazing. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic grass species.
Where does Garnotia depressa live?
Garnotia depressa 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 Garnotia depressa?
The main threats to Garnotia depressa 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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