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Koilodepas ferrugineum

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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.

Koilodepas ferrugineum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with climate change potentially altering the specific microclimatic conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring in moist, shaded understory environments at specific elevational ranges. It requires the humid microclimatic conditions characteristic of intact forest ecosystems within this biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Koilodepas ferrugineum classified as Critically Endangered?
Koilodepas ferrugineum 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. Koilodepas ferrugineum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with climate change potentially altering the specific microclimatic conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Koilodepas ferrugineum live?
Koilodepas ferrugineum 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 Koilodepas ferrugineum?
The main threats to Koilodepas ferrugineum 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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