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Ilex wugonshanensis

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Overview

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

Ilex wugonshanensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments isolated by habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic holly species inhabits montane evergreen forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in the Wugong Mountains of Jiangxi Province, China. It grows in the understory and forest margins of these temperate mountain forests, requiring the cool, humid conditions typical of mid-elevation forest ecosystems.

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CR

Ilex dimorphophylla

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EN

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VU

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Unknown
EN

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Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex wugonshanensis classified as Endangered?
Ilex wugonshanensis 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 wugonshanensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments isolated by habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Ilex wugonshanensis live?
Ilex wugonshanensis 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 wugonshanensis?
The main threats to Ilex wugonshanensis 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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