VU

Chunia bucklandioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Chunia bucklandioides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and forest fragmentation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced available habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations, potentially beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and woodland areas at moderate to high elevations. It typically occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and established forest understory vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chunia bucklandioides classified as Vulnerable?
Chunia bucklandioides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Chunia bucklandioides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and forest fragmentation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced available habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations, potentially beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Chunia bucklandioides live?
Chunia bucklandioides occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chunia bucklandioides?
The main threats to Chunia bucklandioides 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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