Quercus dinghuensis
CR

Quercus dinghuensis

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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 dinghuensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Pearl River Delta region of southern China. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic oak survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic oak species inhabits subtropical evergreen broadleaf forests in the mountainous regions of Guangdong Province, China. It typically grows in mixed forest communities on well-drained slopes and ridges at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus dinghuensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Quercus dinghuensis 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 dinghuensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Pearl River Delta region of southern China. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic oak survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Quercus dinghuensis live?
Quercus dinghuensis 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 dinghuensis?
The main threats to Quercus dinghuensis are 1.1, 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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