CR

Piper hydrolapathum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper hydrolapathum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic pepper species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions it requires in montane forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic pepper species inhabits the understory of tropical montane forests in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in shaded, humid conditions along forest edges and in secondary forest regeneration areas at elevations between 800-1500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper hydrolapathum classified as Critically Endangered?
Piper hydrolapathum 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. Piper hydrolapathum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic pepper species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions it requires in montane forest environments.
Where does Piper hydrolapathum live?
Piper hydrolapathum 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 Piper hydrolapathum?
The main threats to Piper hydrolapathum 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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