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Parepigynum funingense

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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.

Parepigynum funingense faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave and karst habitat in Yunnan Province, China. Agricultural expansion and urban development in the surrounding landscape further fragment the remaining suitable habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single quarrying operations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone caves and karst formations in the subtropical mountains of Yunnan Province, China. It is specifically adapted to the humid microclimate and unique ecological conditions found within cave systems and associated karst landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parepigynum funingense classified as Endangered?
Parepigynum funingense 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. Parepigynum funingense faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave and karst habitat in Yunnan Province, China. Agricultural expansion and urban development in the surrounding landscape further fragment the remaining suitable habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single quarrying operations.
Where does Parepigynum funingense live?
Parepigynum funingense 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 Parepigynum funingense?
The main threats to Parepigynum funingense 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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