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Craigia kwangsiensis

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Overview

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

Craigia kwangsiensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in southern China. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements hinder natural recovery. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Craigia kwangsiensis inhabits subtropical montane forests and mixed deciduous woodlands in limestone karst regions of Guangxi Province, China. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and valley slopes at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craigia kwangsiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Craigia kwangsiensis 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. Craigia kwangsiensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in southern China. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements hinder natural recovery. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Where does Craigia kwangsiensis live?
Craigia kwangsiensis 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 Craigia kwangsiensis?
The main threats to Craigia kwangsiensis 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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