Paulownia kawakamii
CR

Paulownia kawakamii

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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.

Paulownia kawakamii faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion across its native range in Taiwan's mountainous regions. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its survival in montane ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Paulownia kawakamii is endemic to Taiwan's montane forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in mixed broadleaf and coniferous woodland. The species requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions found in forest gaps and edges within these mountainous ecosystems.

Forest· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Paulownia kawakamii classified as Critically Endangered?
Paulownia kawakamii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Paulownia kawakamii faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion across its native range in Taiwan's mountainous regions. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its survival in montane ecosystems.
Where does Paulownia kawakamii live?
Paulownia kawakamii 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 Paulownia kawakamii?
The main threats to Paulownia kawakamii 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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