CR

Dendropanax oligodontus

Unknown

Overview

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

Dendropanax oligodontus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forest ecosystems, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires well-drained soils and high humidity conditions characteristic of undisturbed primary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendropanax oligodontus classified as Critically Endangered?
Dendropanax oligodontus 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. Dendropanax oligodontus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbances.
Where does Dendropanax oligodontus live?
Dendropanax oligodontus 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 Dendropanax oligodontus?
The main threats to Dendropanax oligodontus 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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