EN

Ilex occulta

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex occulta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this holly species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex occulta inhabits montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires cool, moist conditions with consistent cloud cover and well-drained acidic soils typical of mountain forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in AQUIFOLIACEAE

CR

Ilex dimorphophylla

Declining
EN

Ilex condensata

Declining
VU

Ilex pseudoebenacea

Unknown
EN

Ilex subrotundifolia

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex occulta classified as Endangered?
Ilex occulta is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ilex occulta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and agricultural expansion fragmenting the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this holly species requires for survival.
Where does Ilex occulta live?
Ilex occulta 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 occulta?
The main threats to Ilex occulta 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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