CR

Taypau

Homalium taypau

Declining

Overview

Homalium taypau is a species of plant in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Pitcairn. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Homalium taypau 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, infrastructure development, and logging activities continue to fragment and destroy the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Homalium taypau is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. The species occurs in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest habitats at moderate elevations, typically in areas with high rainfall and humid conditions.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taypau classified as Critically Endangered?
Taypau 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. Homalium taypau 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, infrastructure development, and logging activities continue to fragment and destroy the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.
Where does Taypau live?
Taypau 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 Taypau?
The main threats to Taypau are 1.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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