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Ilex trichocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex trichocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and urban development that continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this holly species requires in its montane forest environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian holly inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in southeastern Brazil. It grows in humid, well-drained forest understory and edge environments within one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots.

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 trichocarpa classified as Endangered?
Ilex trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and urban development that continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this holly species requires in its montane forest environment.
Where does Ilex trichocarpa live?
Ilex trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa?
The main threats to Ilex trichocarpa 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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