ENEndangered
Assam Catkin Yew
Amentotaxus assamica
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in TAXACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Assam Catkin Yew classified as Endangered?
Assam Catkin Yew 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Assam Catkin Yew live?
Assam Catkin Yew occurs in China, and India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Assam Catkin Yew?
The main threats to Assam Catkin Yew are 2.1, 2.1.1, 3.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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