Myristica andamanica
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.
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.