CR

Bhesa sinica

Unknown

Overview

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

Bhesa sinica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in southern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bhesa sinica inhabits subtropical evergreen forests and mixed deciduous-evergreen woodlands in mountainous regions of southern China. The species typically occurs in well-developed forest understory environments with dense canopy cover and rich organic soil layers.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bhesa sinica classified as Critically Endangered?
Bhesa sinica 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. Bhesa sinica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in southern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Bhesa sinica live?
Bhesa sinica occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bhesa sinica?
The main threats to Bhesa sinica 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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