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Quercus trungkhanhensis

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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 trungkhanhensis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in northern Vietnam's mountainous regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while local timber harvesting and conversion of forest land to agricultural use continue to reduce its already small population. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat to this high-altitude specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered oak species is endemic to montane forests in northern Vietnam, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It inhabits mixed deciduous and evergreen forests on steep mountain slopes with well-drained soils.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quercus trungkhanhensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Quercus trungkhanhensis 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 trungkhanhensis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in northern Vietnam's mountainous regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while local timber harvesting and conversion of forest land to agricultural use continue to reduce its already small population. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat to this high-altitude specialist.
Where does Quercus trungkhanhensis live?
Quercus trungkhanhensis occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Quercus trungkhanhensis?
The main threats to Quercus trungkhanhensis 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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