VU

Cynanchum taihangense

Unknown

Overview

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

Cynanchum taihangense faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities throughout the Taihang Mountains, which directly destroys its specialized rocky habitat. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this endemic plant requires in its mountainous refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits limestone cliffs, rocky crevices, and steep slopes in the Taihang Mountains of northern China. It typically grows in well-drained, alkaline soils between rock formations at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cynanchum taihangense classified as Vulnerable?
Cynanchum taihangense 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. Cynanchum taihangense faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities throughout the Taihang Mountains, which directly destroys its specialized rocky habitat. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this endemic plant requires in its mountainous refugia.
Where does Cynanchum taihangense live?
Cynanchum taihangense 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 Cynanchum taihangense?
The main threats to Cynanchum taihangense 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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