Madhuca calcicola
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Madhuca calcicola

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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.

Madhuca calcicola faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized calcium-rich habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on limestone hills makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale quarrying operations can eliminate entire subpopulations. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in the surrounding lowlands further isolate remaining forest patches, reducing genetic connectivity between populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to limestone hills and karst formations, typically growing in calcium-rich soils on steep rocky slopes and cliff faces. It occurs in tropical dry deciduous forests and scrublands associated with limestone geology, often in areas with thin soil layers over limestone bedrock.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Madhuca calcicola classified as Endangered?
Madhuca calcicola is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Madhuca calcicola faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized calcium-rich habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on limestone hills makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale quarrying operations can eliminate entire subpopulations. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in the surrounding lowlands further isolate remaining forest patches, reducing genetic connectivity between populations.
Where does Madhuca calcicola live?
Madhuca calcicola 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 Madhuca calcicola?
The main threats to Madhuca calcicola 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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