Acer undulatum
CR

Acer undulatum

Unknown

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Overview

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

Acer undulatum, a maple restricted to fragmented montane woodland populations, faces mounting pressure from land conversion for agriculture and grazing within its narrow native range. Small, isolated subpopulations limit natural regeneration and gene flow, making the species highly vulnerable to localized disturbances such as logging and fuelwood collection. Its Critically Endangered status reflects both the severity of ongoing habitat degradation and the restricted number of mature individuals remaining in the wild.

Threat summary

Habitat

This maple occupies mixed montane and submontane woodlands, typically on rocky slopes and ravines within a limited geographic range where suitable forest cover persists.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acer undulatum classified as Critically Endangered?
Acer undulatum 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. Acer undulatum, a maple restricted to fragmented montane woodland populations, faces mounting pressure from land conversion for agriculture and grazing within its narrow native range. Small, isolated subpopulations limit natural regeneration and gene flow, making the species highly vulnerable to localized disturbances such as logging and fuelwood collection. Its Critically Endangered status reflects both the severity of ongoing habitat degradation and the restricted number of mature individuals remaining in the wild.
Where does Acer undulatum live?
Acer undulatum occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acer undulatum?
The main threats to Acer undulatum 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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