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Quercus pseudosetulosa

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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 pseudosetulosa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for this oak's survival at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered oak species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It typically grows in mixed broadleaf forests with high moisture levels and consistent cloud cover, requiring specific microclimatic conditions found in tropical mountain ecosystems.

Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus pseudosetulosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Quercus pseudosetulosa 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 pseudosetulosa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for this oak's survival at higher elevations.
Where does Quercus pseudosetulosa live?
Quercus pseudosetulosa 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 pseudosetulosa?
The main threats to Quercus pseudosetulosa 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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