Dipcadi goaense

The coastal plateaus of Goa are under threat due of land conversion due to growth of infrastructure such as residential and commercial areas, roads etc. The three locations where the species is found are also under heavy threat from anthropological activities. Plateaus at Rivona and Betul in Goa where the species is found have roads and footpaths frequented by local people. They are used for activities such as sports which lead to heavy trampling. Growth of residential areas is observed. All these are drivers of habitat quality degradation apparent through soil disturbance and invasion of alien species.

Rivona site, which is a type locality of this species, has been proposed as a Biodiversity Heritage Site but there is no confirmation and no conservation management plan for the species. Conservation actions need to focus on reducing habitat decline, protecting the site and ex-situ conservation measures. Research in population trends and impact of various anthropological activities needs to be carried out.