VU

Utricularia wightiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Utricularia wightiana faces severe pressure from wetland habitat destruction across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated many of the seasonal pools and marshy areas essential for this carnivorous plant's survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further degrades remaining habitats, while altered hydrology from dam construction disrupts the natural flooding cycles this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This carnivorous bladderwort inhabits seasonal pools, marshy areas, and wet grasslands in the Western Ghats of India. It thrives in shallow, nutrient-poor waters where it can trap small aquatic organisms using its specialized bladder traps.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Utricularia wightiana classified as Vulnerable?
Utricularia wightiana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Utricularia wightiana faces severe pressure from wetland habitat destruction across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated many of the seasonal pools and marshy areas essential for this carnivorous plant's survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further degrades remaining habitats, while altered hydrology from dam construction disrupts the natural flooding cycles this species depends upon.
Where does Utricularia wightiana live?
Utricularia wightiana 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 Utricularia wightiana?
The main threats to Utricularia wightiana 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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