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Glochidion grantii

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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.

Glochidion grantii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Glochidion grantii is endemic to the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. The species typically grows in forest understory and edge habitats at elevations between 300-1200 meters, preferring areas with consistent moisture and partial shade.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glochidion grantii classified as Endangered?
Glochidion grantii 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. Glochidion grantii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Glochidion grantii live?
Glochidion grantii 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 Glochidion grantii?
The main threats to Glochidion grantii 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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