ENEndangered
Reldia calcarata
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Reldia calcarata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Habitat
Reldia calcarata inhabits specialized microhabitats within limestone karst formations and calcareous soils. The species requires specific moisture and pH conditions found in cave entrances, rock crevices, and associated vegetation communities.