CR

Ilex trachyphylla

Unknown

Overview

Ilex trachyphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to Peru.

Ilex trachyphylla faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Logging activities and conversion of native forest to plantations have eliminated much of its historical habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized high-altitude ecosystem requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This holly species inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments at high elevations, typically growing in moist, well-drained soils within the understory and forest margins. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these specialized high-altitude ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and cooler temperatures.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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CR

Ilex dimorphophylla

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Ilex pseudoebenacea

Unknown
EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex trachyphylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Ilex trachyphylla 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 trachyphylla faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Logging activities and conversion of native forest to plantations have eliminated much of its historical habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized high-altitude ecosystem requirements.
Where does Ilex trachyphylla live?
Ilex trachyphylla 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 trachyphylla?
The main threats to Ilex trachyphylla are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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