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Ilex eoa

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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.

Ilex eoa faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which have fragmented its remaining forest habitat into isolated patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the few remaining populations of this critically endangered holly species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex eoa is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in montane and submontane rainforest environments. The species typically grows in humid forest understory and edge habitats at elevations between 500-1,200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex eoa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ilex eoa 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. Ilex eoa faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which have fragmented its remaining forest habitat into isolated patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the few remaining populations of this critically endangered holly species.
Where does Ilex eoa live?
Ilex eoa 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 Ilex eoa?
The main threats to Ilex eoa 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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