Cycas nayagarhensis
CR

Cycas nayagarhensis

Declining

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Overview

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

Cycas nayagarhensis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from mining activities and agricultural expansion in its limited range within Odisha, India. The species is further threatened by illegal collection for ornamental trade, as cycads are highly valued in horticulture. With an extremely restricted distribution and small population size, the species has minimal resilience to environmental disturbances and human pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered cycad is endemic to the Eastern Ghats of Odisha, India, where it grows in dry deciduous forests and rocky hillsides. The species typically occurs on lateritic soils in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and well-drained substrates.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycas nayagarhensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cycas nayagarhensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cycas nayagarhensis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from mining activities and agricultural expansion in its limited range within Odisha, India. The species is further threatened by illegal collection for ornamental trade, as cycads are highly valued in horticulture. With an extremely restricted distribution and small population size, the species has minimal resilience to environmental disturbances and human pressures.
Where does Cycas nayagarhensis live?
Cycas nayagarhensis 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 Cycas nayagarhensis?
The main threats to Cycas nayagarhensis 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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