VU

Nargedia macrocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Nargedia macrocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have reduced the species' forest habitat, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nargedia macrocarpa is endemic to the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. The species typically occurs in undisturbed forest areas at elevations between 400-1200 meters, preferring areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nargedia macrocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Nargedia macrocarpa 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. Nargedia macrocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have reduced the species' forest habitat, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Nargedia macrocarpa live?
Nargedia macrocarpa occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nargedia macrocarpa?
The main threats to Nargedia macrocarpa 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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