VU

Memecylon hookeri

Unknown

Overview

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

Memecylon hookeri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Memecylon hookeri is endemic to the tropical moist forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forest understories at elevations between 500-1500 meters. The species requires consistent moisture and shade, thriving in the humid microclimate of dense forest canopies.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon hookeri classified as Vulnerable?
Memecylon hookeri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Memecylon hookeri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Memecylon hookeri live?
Memecylon hookeri 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 Memecylon hookeri?
The main threats to Memecylon hookeri 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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