CR

Camellia quangcuongii

Unknown

Overview

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

Camellia quangcuongii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Vietnam's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat to this high-altitude endemic, potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered camellia is endemic to the montane forests of northern Vietnam, typically found in humid, shaded understory environments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions of intact primary forest, including consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight.

Forest· majorForest - Temperate· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camellia quangcuongii classified as Critically Endangered?
Camellia quangcuongii 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. Camellia quangcuongii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Vietnam's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat to this high-altitude endemic, potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Camellia quangcuongii live?
Camellia quangcuongii occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Camellia quangcuongii?
The main threats to Camellia quangcuongii 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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