Quercus dilacerata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Quercus dilacerata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressure as oak timber is highly valued, while its restricted distribution makes entire populations susceptible to localized threats. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this montane oak species requires for successful reproduction.
Habitat
This critically endangered oak species inhabits montane forests and woodland areas at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It typically grows in mixed deciduous forests with well-drained soils and requires specific climatic conditions found in mountainous regions of its native range.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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