Quercus xuanlienensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Quercus xuanlienensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane range in northern Vietnam. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressure and agricultural expansion into its cloud forest habitat, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated mountain peaks. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for this high-elevation oak species.
Habitat
This critically endangered oak species is endemic to montane cloud forests and humid evergreen forests at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters in northern Vietnam. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-elevation forests, including consistent moisture levels and cooler temperatures typical of montane environments.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
Why is Quercus xuanlienensis classified as Critically Endangered?
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