CR

Poeciloneuron pauciflorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Poeciloneuron pauciflorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented into small, isolated patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot in southwestern India. It typically occurs in moist, shaded forest understories at elevations between 500-1200 meters, requiring specific soil and moisture conditions found in these ancient mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Poeciloneuron pauciflorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Poeciloneuron pauciflorum 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. Poeciloneuron pauciflorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented into small, isolated patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Poeciloneuron pauciflorum live?
Poeciloneuron pauciflorum 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 Poeciloneuron pauciflorum?
The main threats to Poeciloneuron pauciflorum 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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