Angraecum muscicola
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Angraecum muscicola faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized epiphytic lifestyle requires specific microclimate conditions that are easily disrupted by forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this orchid's survival.
Habitat
This epiphytic orchid inhabits the moss-covered branches and trunks of trees in Madagascar's humid montane forests, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest canopies, including consistent moisture levels and filtered light.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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