ENEndangered
Ilex gale
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ilex gale faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.
Habitat
Ilex gale inhabits montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels typical of these high-altitude forest ecosystems.