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Bulleyia yunnanensis

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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.

Bulleyia yunnanensis faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and degradation from logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane forests and woodland areas in Yunnan Province, southwestern China. It typically occurs in mixed deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulleyia yunnanensis classified as Endangered?
Bulleyia yunnanensis 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. Bulleyia yunnanensis faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and degradation from logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Bulleyia yunnanensis live?
Bulleyia yunnanensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bulleyia yunnanensis?
The main threats to Bulleyia yunnanensis 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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