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Ilex sipapoana

Declining

Overview

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

Ilex sipapoana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield region. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens the specialized high-elevation ecosystems where this holly species occurs. The species' restricted range on tepuis makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic holly species inhabits montane forests and cloud forests on the tepuis (table mountains) of the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in humid, moss-rich forest environments with persistent cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex sipapoana classified as Endangered?
Ilex sipapoana 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 sipapoana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield region. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens the specialized high-elevation ecosystems where this holly species occurs. The species' restricted range on tepuis makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.
Where does Ilex sipapoana live?
Ilex sipapoana occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ilex sipapoana?
The main threats to Ilex sipapoana 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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