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Ilex syzygiophylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex syzygiophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This holly species inhabits montane cloud forests and upper elevation tropical forests, typically found at altitudes between 1,000-2,500 meters. It grows in moist, cool conditions within the forest understory and edges of primary and secondary mountain forests.

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 syzygiophylla classified as Endangered?
Ilex syzygiophylla 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 syzygiophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Ilex syzygiophylla live?
Ilex syzygiophylla 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 syzygiophylla?
The main threats to Ilex syzygiophylla 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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