CR

Ophiorrhiza platycarpa

Declining

Overview

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

Ophiorrhiza platycarpa faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the understory of moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils at elevations between 400-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ophiorrhiza platycarpa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ophiorrhiza platycarpa 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. Ophiorrhiza platycarpa faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.
Where does Ophiorrhiza platycarpa live?
Ophiorrhiza platycarpa 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 Ophiorrhiza platycarpa?
The main threats to Ophiorrhiza platycarpa 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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