CR

Ophiorrhiza setosa

Declining

Overview

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

Ophiorrhiza setosa 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. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist evergreen forests and shaded understory areas in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in humid, well-drained soils under dense forest canopy where moisture levels remain consistently high.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ophiorrhiza setosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ophiorrhiza setosa 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 setosa 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. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Ophiorrhiza setosa live?
Ophiorrhiza setosa 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 setosa?
The main threats to Ophiorrhiza setosa 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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