VU

Gymnacranthera canarica

Declining

Overview

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

Gymnacranthera canarica 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 plantations, has significantly reduced the species' evergreen forest habitat. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in these forests further degrade the ecosystem structure essential for this endemic tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka and Kerala, India, typically occurring in moist, shaded understory environments at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in primary and well-preserved secondary evergreen forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gymnacranthera canarica classified as Vulnerable?
Gymnacranthera canarica 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. Gymnacranthera canarica 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 plantations, has significantly reduced the species' evergreen forest habitat. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in these forests further degrade the ecosystem structure essential for this endemic tree's survival.
Where does Gymnacranthera canarica live?
Gymnacranthera canarica 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 Gymnacranthera canarica?
The main threats to Gymnacranthera canarica 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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