Horsfieldia iryaghedhi
CR

Horsfieldia iryaghedhi

Unknown

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Overview

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

Horsfieldia iryaghedhi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats. Palm oil plantations, agricultural expansion, and urban development have fragmented the remaining lowland rainforest patches where this endemic nutmeg species occurs. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with logging activities targeting the mature forest canopy trees that provide essential growing conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in lowland and submontane evergreen forests at elevations between 200-800 meters. It grows as an understory tree in dense, humid forest conditions with high canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Horsfieldia iryaghedhi classified as Critically Endangered?
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi 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. Horsfieldia iryaghedhi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats. Palm oil plantations, agricultural expansion, and urban development have fragmented the remaining lowland rainforest patches where this endemic nutmeg species occurs. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with logging activities targeting the mature forest canopy trees that provide essential growing conditions.
Where does Horsfieldia iryaghedhi live?
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi occurs in Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Horsfieldia iryaghedhi?
The main threats to Horsfieldia iryaghedhi 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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