CR

Syzygium sasidharanii

Declining

Overview

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

Syzygium sasidharanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range within the Western Ghats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for its medicinal properties has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in moist, shaded understory environments at specific elevations. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions of intact forest ecosystems with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium sasidharanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium sasidharanii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Syzygium sasidharanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range within the Western Ghats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for its medicinal properties has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Syzygium sasidharanii live?
Syzygium sasidharanii 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 sasidharanii?
The main threats to Syzygium sasidharanii 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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