CR

Citrus taiwanica

Unknown

Overview

Citrus taiwanica is a citrus species from Taiwan. It is critically endangered in the wild.

Citrus taiwanica faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Taiwan. The species is further threatened by hybridization with cultivated citrus varieties, which compromises its genetic integrity. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the subtropical mountain forests where it naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Citrus taiwanica is endemic to the subtropical mountain forests of Taiwan, typically found at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. The species grows in humid, well-drained forest understories and forest edges within Taiwan's mountainous regions.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Citrus taiwanica classified as Critically Endangered?
Citrus taiwanica 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. Citrus taiwanica faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Taiwan. The species is further threatened by hybridization with cultivated citrus varieties, which compromises its genetic integrity. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the subtropical mountain forests where it naturally occurs.
Where does Citrus taiwanica live?
Citrus taiwanica 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 Citrus taiwanica?
The main threats to Citrus taiwanica 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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