VU

Quercus hondae

Unknown

Overview

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

Quercus hondae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Colombia's Andean regions. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range. The oak's slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Colombian endemic oak inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes between 1,800-3,200 meters elevation. It typically grows in well-drained volcanic soils within mixed oak-dominated forests of the Cordillera Oriental.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus hondae classified as Vulnerable?
Quercus hondae is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Quercus hondae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Colombia's Andean regions. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range. The oak's slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas.
Where does Quercus hondae live?
Quercus hondae occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Quercus hondae?
The main threats to Quercus hondae are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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