VU

Ilex puberula

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex puberula faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution to specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to migrate upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex puberula inhabits montane Atlantic Forest ecosystems in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at elevations between 800-1,800 meters. The species favors well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture from fog and orographic precipitation.

Forest· major

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 puberula classified as Vulnerable?
Ilex puberula 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 puberula faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution to specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to migrate upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.
Where does Ilex puberula live?
Ilex puberula 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 puberula?
The main threats to Ilex puberula 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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