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Syzygium chavaran

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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 chavaran faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats including agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and collection for timber and medicinal purposes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It grows in moist, shaded forest understories and along stream banks within these biodiverse mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium chavaran classified as Endangered?
Syzygium chavaran 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 chavaran faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats including agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and collection for timber and medicinal purposes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Syzygium chavaran live?
Syzygium chavaran 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 chavaran?
The main threats to Syzygium chavaran 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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