CR

Walsura gardneri

Unknown

Overview

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

Walsura gardneri faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and quarrying operations have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific montane forest conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Walsura gardneri is endemic to the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters. The species thrives in humid, high-altitude forest ecosystems with dense canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils characteristic of these biodiversity hotspot regions.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Walsura gardneri classified as Critically Endangered?
Walsura gardneri 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. Walsura gardneri faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and quarrying operations have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific montane forest conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Walsura gardneri live?
Walsura gardneri occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Walsura gardneri?
The main threats to Walsura gardneri 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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