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Ilex rarasanensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex rarasanensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that have fragmented its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range on Mount Rarasan makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic holly species inhabits montane forests on Mount Rarasan in the Philippines, typically found in cool, humid conditions at higher elevations. It grows within the understory and canopy of primary and secondary mountain forests where moisture levels remain consistently high.

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 rarasanensis classified as Endangered?
Ilex rarasanensis 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 rarasanensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that have fragmented its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range on Mount Rarasan makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.
Where does Ilex rarasanensis live?
Ilex rarasanensis 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 rarasanensis?
The main threats to Ilex rarasanensis 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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