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Wight's Acampe

Acampe praemorsa

Unknown

Overview

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

Acampe praemorsa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade, as epiphytic orchids are highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic species in its forest canopy habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the canopy of tropical rainforests, growing on tree branches and trunks where it receives filtered sunlight and high humidity. It is typically found in primary and secondary forests at elevations ranging from lowland areas to mid-montane zones across Southeast Asia.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wight's Acampe classified as Critically Endangered?
Wight's Acampe 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. Acampe praemorsa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade, as epiphytic orchids are highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic species in its forest canopy habitat.
Where does Wight's Acampe live?
Wight's Acampe 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 Wight's Acampe?
The main threats to Wight's Acampe 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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