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Syzygium fergusonii

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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 fergusonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging for timber and fuelwood has reduced the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Syzygium fergusonii is endemic to the tropical moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. The species typically occurs in mid-elevation forest areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium fergusonii classified as Endangered?
Syzygium fergusonii 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 fergusonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging for timber and fuelwood has reduced the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Syzygium fergusonii live?
Syzygium fergusonii 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 fergusonii?
The main threats to Syzygium fergusonii 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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