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Angraecum palmicola

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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.

Angraecum palmicola faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' highly specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it extremely vulnerable to logging and agricultural expansion, as it requires specific host trees and microclimate conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this orchid's survival, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade further reduces wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid forests of Madagascar, growing on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and filtered light, typically found in primary and well-preserved secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Angraecum palmicola classified as Critically Endangered?
Angraecum palmicola 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. Angraecum palmicola faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' highly specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it extremely vulnerable to logging and agricultural expansion, as it requires specific host trees and microclimate conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this orchid's survival, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade further reduces wild populations.
Where does Angraecum palmicola live?
Angraecum palmicola 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 Angraecum palmicola?
The main threats to Angraecum palmicola 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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