Memecylon rhinophyllum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon rhinophyllum faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specialized montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters. It inhabits the understory and mid-canopy layers of these biodiverse tropical montane ecosystems, which are characterized by high humidity, consistent rainfall, and rich biodiversity.
