CR

Quercus marlipoensis

Declining

Overview

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

Quercus marlipoensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the oak's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered oak species is endemic to montane forests in Yunnan Province, China, typically occurring in mixed deciduous and evergreen forest communities at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and specific microclimatic conditions found in these subtropical mountain ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus marlipoensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Quercus marlipoensis 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 marlipoensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the oak's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult.
Where does Quercus marlipoensis live?
Quercus marlipoensis occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Quercus marlipoensis?
The main threats to Quercus marlipoensis are 5.3, 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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