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Quercus baniensis

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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.

Quercus baniensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited Vietnamese range. The species is further threatened by selective logging pressure targeting mature oak trees, while climate change impacts are altering the montane forest conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered oak species is endemic to montane forests in northern Vietnam, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It inhabits mixed deciduous and semi-evergreen forests on steep slopes and ridges, often growing alongside other endemic Vietnamese oak species in areas with high rainfall and cool temperatures.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus baniensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Quercus baniensis 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. Quercus baniensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited Vietnamese range. The species is further threatened by selective logging pressure targeting mature oak trees, while climate change impacts are altering the montane forest conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Quercus baniensis live?
Quercus baniensis 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 Quercus baniensis?
The main threats to Quercus baniensis are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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