VU

Polyspora huongiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Polyspora huongiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Vietnam's montane forests, where agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane evergreen forests in northern Vietnam, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters. It grows in humid, shaded understory conditions within primary and secondary forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polyspora huongiana classified as Vulnerable?
Polyspora huongiana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Polyspora huongiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Vietnam's montane forests, where agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude habitat requirements.
Where does Polyspora huongiana live?
Polyspora huongiana occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polyspora huongiana?
The main threats to Polyspora huongiana 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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