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Tamarix kutchensis

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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.

Tamarix kutchensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to salt mining and industrial development in its coastal salt marsh habitats. The species is further threatened by altered hydrology from water diversion projects and coastal development that disrupts the delicate salinity balance required for its survival. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea level rise and changing precipitation patterns that could eliminate suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tamarisk species inhabits saline coastal marshes and salt flats along the western coast of India, particularly in Gujarat. It requires specific salinity levels and seasonal flooding patterns found in these specialized coastal wetland ecosystems.

Desert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tamarix kutchensis classified as Endangered?
Tamarix kutchensis 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. Tamarix kutchensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to salt mining and industrial development in its coastal salt marsh habitats. The species is further threatened by altered hydrology from water diversion projects and coastal development that disrupts the delicate salinity balance required for its survival. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea level rise and changing precipitation patterns that could eliminate suitable habitat.
Where does Tamarix kutchensis live?
Tamarix kutchensis 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 Tamarix kutchensis?
The main threats to Tamarix kutchensis 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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