CR

Ilex khasiana

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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 khasiana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while traditional harvesting practices for medicinal and cultural uses have further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific montane conditions this holly requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex khasiana is endemic to the montane forests of the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, northeastern India, where it grows in subtropical highland forests at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. The species thrives in the region's moist, cloud-affected forest ecosystems with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex khasiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Ilex khasiana 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 khasiana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while traditional harvesting practices for medicinal and cultural uses have further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific montane conditions this holly requires for survival.
Where does Ilex khasiana live?
Ilex khasiana 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 khasiana?
The main threats to Ilex khasiana 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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