VU

Myristica andamanica

Unknown

Overview

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

Myristica andamanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across the Andaman Islands, where its lowland forest habitat is being cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the island's forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic nutmeg species inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical forests of the Andaman Islands, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 300 meters. It occurs in both coastal and inland forest areas, often associated with other endemic flora in the region's unique island ecosystem.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myristica andamanica classified as Vulnerable?
Myristica andamanica 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. Myristica andamanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across the Andaman Islands, where its lowland forest habitat is being cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the island's forest ecosystems.
Where does Myristica andamanica live?
Myristica andamanica 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 Myristica andamanica?
The main threats to Myristica andamanica 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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