Quercus motuoensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Quercus motuoensis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in southeastern Tibet. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution in montane forests that are increasingly targeted for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to migrate or adapt.
Habitat
This critically endangered oak species is endemic to montane forests in the Motuo region of southeastern Tibet, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It inhabits mixed broadleaf forests with high humidity and moderate temperatures, often growing alongside other temperate forest species in steep, mountainous terrain.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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