CR

Heptapleurum agamae

Declining

Overview

Heptapleurum agamae is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines, where it grows in lowland rain forest on rocky hills. The species was collected only a single time in the 1920s. It is thought to be under pressure from habitat loss through deforestation.

Heptapleurum agamae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely restricted distribution and small population size. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species is restricted to the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. It typically grows in moist, shaded forest understory environments at specific elevational ranges within this biodiversity hotspot.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptapleurum agamae classified as Critically Endangered?
Heptapleurum agamae 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. Heptapleurum agamae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely restricted distribution and small population size. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.
Where does Heptapleurum agamae live?
Heptapleurum agamae occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heptapleurum agamae?
The main threats to Heptapleurum agamae are 1.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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