Abies yuanbaoshanensis
CR

Abies yuanbaoshanensis

Declining

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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.

Abies yuanbaoshanensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range on Yuanbao Mountain in Guangxi Province, China. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development in the surrounding areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane species to higher elevations with limited suitable habitat remaining.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered fir species is endemic to the montane forests of Yuanbao Mountain in Guangxi Province, southern China, occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,100 meters. It grows in mixed coniferous forests on steep mountain slopes with well-drained soils and high humidity conditions typical of subtropical montane ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Abies yuanbaoshanensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Abies yuanbaoshanensis 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. Abies yuanbaoshanensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range on Yuanbao Mountain in Guangxi Province, China. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development in the surrounding areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane species to higher elevations with limited suitable habitat remaining.
Where does Abies yuanbaoshanensis live?
Abies yuanbaoshanensis 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 Abies yuanbaoshanensis?
The main threats to Abies yuanbaoshanensis 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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