CR

Larsenianthus arunachalensis

Declining

Overview

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

Larsenianthus arunachalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to slash-and-burn agriculture and infrastructure development in its restricted range in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction from even small-scale disturbances. Deforestation for timber extraction and conversion of forest land for cultivation have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while climate change may alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic ginger requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic ginger species inhabits the understory of tropical moist forests in the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity, filtered sunlight, and rich organic soil typical of undisturbed forest floors at moderate elevations.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Larsenianthus arunachalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Larsenianthus arunachalensis 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. Larsenianthus arunachalensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to slash-and-burn agriculture and infrastructure development in its restricted range in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction from even small-scale disturbances. Deforestation for timber extraction and conversion of forest land for cultivation have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while climate change may alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic ginger requires.
Where does Larsenianthus arunachalensis live?
Larsenianthus arunachalensis occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Larsenianthus arunachalensis?
The main threats to Larsenianthus arunachalensis 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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