CR

Ilex maclurei

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex maclurei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this holly species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex maclurei inhabits moist tropical and subtropical forests, typically found in mountainous regions with well-drained soils and consistent humidity. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest environments, often in areas with partial canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex maclurei classified as Critically Endangered?
Ilex maclurei 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 maclurei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this holly species requires.
Where does Ilex maclurei live?
Ilex maclurei occurs in China, Japan, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ilex maclurei?
The main threats to Ilex maclurei 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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