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Syzygium beddomei

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Overview

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

Syzygium beddomei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native Western Ghats forests are cleared for agriculture, plantations, and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this endemic species in its montane habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Syzygium beddomei is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, occurring in tropical montane evergreen forests at elevations between 900-1500 meters. The species requires high humidity and consistent moisture levels typical of these cloud-influenced forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium beddomei classified as Endangered?
Syzygium beddomei 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. Syzygium beddomei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native Western Ghats forests are cleared for agriculture, plantations, and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this endemic species in its montane habitat.
Where does Syzygium beddomei live?
Syzygium beddomei 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 Syzygium beddomei?
The main threats to Syzygium beddomei 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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