Syzygium travancoricum
CR

Syzygium travancoricum

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_stocksii

Overview

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

Syzygium travancoricum faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs in the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, India, typically at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters. It thrives in the humid, mist-laden conditions of these biodiversity-rich mountain forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium travancoricum classified as Critically Endangered?
Syzygium travancoricum 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 travancoricum faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Syzygium travancoricum live?
Syzygium travancoricum 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 travancoricum?
The main threats to Syzygium travancoricum 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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