CR

Carpinus tientaiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Carpinus tientaiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Tiantai Mountains of Zhejiang Province, China. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest ecosystem. Climate change poses additional risks to this narrow endemic, as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered hornbeam species is endemic to montane deciduous forests in the Tiantai Mountains of Zhejiang Province, China. It typically grows in mixed broadleaf forests at elevations between 300-800 meters, preferring well-drained soils on mountain slopes and valleys.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carpinus tientaiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Carpinus tientaiensis 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. Carpinus tientaiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Tiantai Mountains of Zhejiang Province, China. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest ecosystem. Climate change poses additional risks to this narrow endemic, as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capabilities.
Where does Carpinus tientaiensis live?
Carpinus tientaiensis 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 Carpinus tientaiensis?
The main threats to Carpinus tientaiensis are 12.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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