CR

Quercus cambodiensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Quercus cambodiensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cambodia and Vietnam. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as oak timber is highly valued commercially, while remaining forest fragments continue to be cleared for rice cultivation and urban development. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for oak regeneration in the region's seasonal forests.

Threat summary

Habitat

This oak species inhabits seasonal deciduous forests and mixed woodland areas in the lowlands and foothills of Cambodia and southern Vietnam. It typically grows in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters, often associated with monsoon forest ecosystems that experience distinct wet and dry seasons.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus cambodiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Quercus cambodiensis 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 cambodiensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cambodia and Vietnam. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as oak timber is highly valued commercially, while remaining forest fragments continue to be cleared for rice cultivation and urban development. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for oak regeneration in the region's seasonal forests.
Where does Quercus cambodiensis live?
Quercus cambodiensis 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 cambodiensis?
The main threats to Quercus cambodiensis are 1.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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