VU

Ilex vaccinoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Ilex vaccinoides faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and human settlement expansion. The species' restricted range in high-elevation cloud forests makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward beyond available terrain. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This holly species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It thrives in the cool, moist conditions of these high-altitude ecosystems where persistent cloud cover maintains year-round humidity.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex vaccinoides classified as Vulnerable?
Ilex vaccinoides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ilex vaccinoides faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and human settlement expansion. The species' restricted range in high-elevation cloud forests makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward beyond available terrain. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.
Where does Ilex vaccinoides live?
Ilex vaccinoides 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 vaccinoides?
The main threats to Ilex vaccinoides 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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