CR

Taxillus wiensii

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Taxillus wiensii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable as it depends on specific host tree species that are themselves threatened by logging and agricultural conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate ecological balance required for successful parasitism and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This parasitic plant species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters, where it grows as an epiphytic parasite on various tree species. It requires intact forest canopy structure and specific host trees to complete its complex life cycle.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taxillus wiensii classified as Critically Endangered?
Taxillus wiensii 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. Taxillus wiensii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable as it depends on specific host tree species that are themselves threatened by logging and agricultural conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate ecological balance required for successful parasitism and reproduction.
Where does Taxillus wiensii live?
Taxillus wiensii occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taxillus wiensii?
The main threats to Taxillus wiensii 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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