EN

Monoon liukiuense

Unknown

Overview

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

Monoon liukiuense faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Ryukyu Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the subtropical forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits subtropical evergreen forests and forest margins in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It typically grows in lowland and hill forests with rich, well-drained soils, often in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

Other threatened species in ANNONACEAE

VU

Cyathocalyx magnifructus

Unknown
VU

Mitrephora vulpina

Unknown
VU

Goniothalamus undulatus

Unknown
CR

Huberantha mossambicensis

Unknown

Threatened in China

VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Golden Vietnamese Cypress

Xanthocyparis vietnamensis

Declining
VU

Dragon Spruce

Picea asperata

Declining
VU

Likiang Spruce

Picea likiangensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Monoon liukiuense classified as Endangered?
Monoon liukiuense 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. Monoon liukiuense faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Ryukyu Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the subtropical forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Monoon liukiuense live?
Monoon liukiuense occurs in China, Japan, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Monoon liukiuense?
The main threats to Monoon liukiuense 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.