VU

Glyptopetalum lawsonii

Declining

Overview

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

Glyptopetalum lawsonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It grows in moist, shaded forest understories with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of these biodiversity hotspot regions.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glyptopetalum lawsonii classified as Vulnerable?
Glyptopetalum lawsonii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Glyptopetalum lawsonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.
Where does Glyptopetalum lawsonii live?
Glyptopetalum lawsonii 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 Glyptopetalum lawsonii?
The main threats to Glyptopetalum lawsonii 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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