Puto Hornbeam
CR

Puto Hornbeam

Carpinus putoensis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpinus_putoensis

Overview

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

Carpinus putoensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range of eastern China. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that have fragmented its forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it especially susceptible to localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hornbeam species inhabits temperate deciduous forests and mixed woodlands in mountainous regions of eastern China. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and valleys within its restricted range.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Puto Hornbeam classified as Critically Endangered?
Puto Hornbeam 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. Carpinus putoensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range of eastern China. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that have fragmented its forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it especially susceptible to localized threats.
Where does Puto Hornbeam live?
Puto Hornbeam occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Puto Hornbeam?
The main threats to Puto Hornbeam are 5.3, 8.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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