CR

Randia costata

Unknown

Overview

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

Randia costata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while invasive plant species further degrade the quality of remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Randia costata is endemic to the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters. The species inhabits dense, humid forest understories with rich organic soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of these biodiversity hotspot ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Randia costata classified as Critically Endangered?
Randia costata 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. Randia costata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while invasive plant species further degrade the quality of remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Randia costata live?
Randia costata 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 Randia costata?
The main threats to Randia costata 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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