South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests

Nile Tilapia was recorded on 2026-10-04 at CV Raman Road. This introduced African cichlid outcompetes native fish for resources and has spread widely through Bengaluru's freshwater bodies including ponds and small water systems.

Wandering Glider was recorded on 2026-10-16 at Kanaknpalya in Mavalli. This native dragonfly's October presence continues to mark the post-monsoon breeding season, when temporary pools and freshwater breeding habitat remain available across Bengaluru.

Agave vivipara, flagged as threatened on 2026-10-10 in Bengaluru, is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. The species is threatened by urban and tourism development and habitat reduction, with conservation status listed as Vulnerable.

Norfolk Island Pine was observed at Mount Carmel College on 2026-10-12 in Bengaluru, listed as both threatened and introduced. The IUCN classifies the species as Vulnerable due to its very limited distribution, with survival largely dependent on conservation programs; if halted, it could quickly become Critically Endangered.

Magnificent angel's trumpet was observed at Mount Carmel College on 2026-10-12 in Bengaluru, a species listed as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN. This South American species with large, fragrant flowers survives only in cultivation, and all parts are poisonous.

Indian Spotted Eagle was recorded at Hosakote Lake on 2026-10-14 with a high count of 4 across 78 separate reports. The species is listed as Near Threatened and occurs in agricultural landscapes and tropical dry forests of the plateau, where deforestation and habitat loss remain primary threats to its survival.

Giant Gourami, an introduced Southeast Asian gourami, was recorded twice in Bengaluru, in Jayamahal on August 12 and in Shantala Nagar on September 23. This farmed aquaculture species appears in freshwater bodies through escape or release and may compete with native fish for resources and space.

Wandering Gliders, Chalky Perchers, and Swampwatchers were recorded on 2026-09-27 at multiple lake and pond sites across Bengaluru. These native odonates breed in freshwater and their continued presence through late September indicates sustained aquatic habitat suitable for their development during the monsoon wind-down.

Common Krait recorded 2026-09-24 at Arakere. This highly venomous species is one of the most medically important snakes in India, responsible for the majority of serious snakebites and capable of causing rapid neurotoxic paralysis.

Bonnet Macaques were observed five times around Bengaluru between September 12 and 27, most recently near Bangalore on September 27 and at Siddhapura Road on September 26. The species is listed as Vulnerable, with populations falling more than 65% over 25 years as urbanization replaces roadside vegetation that traditionally supported foraging habitat.