VU

Semecarpus gardneri

Unknown

Overview

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

Semecarpus gardneri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once local populations are lost. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees that provide critical habitat structure.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, typically occurring in mid-elevation zones between 500-1200 meters. It grows in moist, well-drained soils within the forest understory and canopy gaps of these biodiversity-rich montane ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Semecarpus gardneri classified as Vulnerable?
Semecarpus gardneri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Semecarpus gardneri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once local populations are lost. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees that provide critical habitat structure.
Where does Semecarpus gardneri live?
Semecarpus gardneri occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Semecarpus gardneri?
The main threats to Semecarpus gardneri 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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