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Symplocos corymboclados

Declining

Overview

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

Symplocos corymboclados faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee and tea plantations, continues to encroach upon its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane evergreen forests and shola grassland ecosystems in the Western Ghats of southern India. It typically occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in moist, cool forest environments with high rainfall and persistent cloud cover.

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Declining
CR

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CR

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EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Symplocos corymboclados classified as Endangered?
Symplocos corymboclados 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. Symplocos corymboclados faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee and tea plantations, continues to encroach upon its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.
Where does Symplocos corymboclados live?
Symplocos corymboclados 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 Symplocos corymboclados?
The main threats to Symplocos corymboclados 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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