CR

Ilex perlata

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex perlata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this holly species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex perlata inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forest margins at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. The species requires well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover typical of tropical highland ecosystems.

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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 perlata classified as Critically Endangered?
Ilex perlata 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 perlata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this holly species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Ilex perlata live?
Ilex perlata 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 perlata?
The main threats to Ilex perlata 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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