Ischaemum agharkarii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ischaemum agharkarii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its restricted distribution leaves few refuge areas. Overgrazing by livestock and invasive plant species further degrade remaining populations, with climate change potentially altering the moisture regimes essential for this grass species.
Habitat
This endemic grass species inhabits moist grasslands and forest margins in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot of India. It typically occurs in areas with seasonal moisture availability and well-drained soils at moderate elevations.
