Ilex vaccinoides
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.
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.