CRCritically Endangered

Apterosperma oblatum

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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.

Apterosperma oblatum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to temperate and subtropical montane forests in southwestern China, typically found in mixed broadleaf forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with specific soil conditions in mountainous terrain.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Apterosperma oblatum classified as Critically Endangered?

Apterosperma oblatum 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. Apterosperma oblatum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.

Where does Apterosperma oblatum live?

Apterosperma oblatum 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 Apterosperma oblatum?

The main threats to Apterosperma oblatum 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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