VU

Ilex lechleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex lechleri faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Andean cloud forests where it occurs. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have reduced suitable habitat, while selective logging targets mature forest areas where this holly species typically establishes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Andean cloud forests and montane humid forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these moisture-rich ecosystems, often associated with epiphyte-laden canopies characteristic of neotropical montane forests.

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CR

Ilex dimorphophylla

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EN

Ilex condensata

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VU

Ilex pseudoebenacea

Unknown
EN

Ilex subrotundifolia

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex lechleri classified as Vulnerable?
Ilex lechleri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ilex lechleri faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Andean cloud forests where it occurs. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have reduced suitable habitat, while selective logging targets mature forest areas where this holly species typically establishes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Ilex lechleri live?
Ilex lechleri 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 lechleri?
The main threats to Ilex lechleri 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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