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Salix kusanoi

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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.

Salix kusanoi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Taiwan's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and development. Climate change poses an additional threat, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist into increasingly restricted elevational ranges. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic willow species inhabits high-altitude montane forests and alpine meadows in Taiwan's central mountain ranges. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils at elevations above 2,000 meters, often along stream banks and forest edges.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salix kusanoi classified as Endangered?
Salix kusanoi is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Salix kusanoi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Taiwan's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and development. Climate change poses an additional threat, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist into increasingly restricted elevational ranges. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events.
Where does Salix kusanoi live?
Salix kusanoi occurs in Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Salix kusanoi?
The main threats to Salix kusanoi 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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