Amesiella monticola
CR

Amesiella monticola

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.

Amesiella monticola faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations of this prized species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Amesiella monticola is endemic to cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Philippines. This epiphytic orchid grows on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in primary and secondary forest environments where consistent moisture and filtered light conditions prevail.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amesiella monticola classified as Critically Endangered?
Amesiella monticola 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. Amesiella monticola faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this epiphytic orchid's survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations of this prized species.
Where does Amesiella monticola live?
Amesiella monticola occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Amesiella monticola?
The main threats to Amesiella monticola are 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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