Quercus fimbriata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Quercus fimbriata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressure as oak timber is highly valued, while its restricted distribution makes remaining populations extremely fragile. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this oak species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Habitat
Quercus fimbriata inhabits montane forests and oak woodlands at elevations typically between 1,500-2,800 meters. The species thrives in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within mixed deciduous forests, often forming part of the canopy layer in temperate forest ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Quercus fimbriata classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Quercus fimbriata live?
What are the main threats to Quercus fimbriata?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.