CR

Leptaspis cochleata

Leptaspis zeylanica

Unknown

Overview

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

Leptaspis zeylanica faces severe population decline primarily due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in Sri Lanka and southern India. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have eliminated much of the lowland forest habitat this grass species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This grass species inhabits moist lowland forests and forest margins in tropical regions of Sri Lanka and southern India. It typically grows in shaded understory environments with consistent moisture and rich organic soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptaspis cochleata classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptaspis cochleata 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. Leptaspis zeylanica faces severe population decline primarily due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in Sri Lanka and southern India. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have eliminated much of the lowland forest habitat this grass species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Leptaspis cochleata live?
Leptaspis cochleata occurs in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, and Comoros (plus 33 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leptaspis cochleata?
The main threats to Leptaspis cochleata 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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