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Plagiostachys nicobarica

Declining

Overview

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

Plagiostachys nicobarica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across the Nicobar Islands, where coastal development and infrastructure expansion have fragmented its limited forest range. The species' restriction to specific soil conditions and microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can disrupt the delicate forest understory conditions this endemic plant requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the understory of tropical evergreen forests on the Nicobar Islands, typically growing in shaded areas with well-drained soils. It shows preference for forest edges and clearings where filtered sunlight penetrates the canopy.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plagiostachys nicobarica classified as Endangered?
Plagiostachys nicobarica is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Plagiostachys nicobarica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across the Nicobar Islands, where coastal development and infrastructure expansion have fragmented its limited forest range. The species' restriction to specific soil conditions and microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can disrupt the delicate forest understory conditions this endemic plant requires.
Where does Plagiostachys nicobarica live?
Plagiostachys nicobarica 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 Plagiostachys nicobarica?
The main threats to Plagiostachys nicobarica 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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