Angraecum perhumile
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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 perhumile faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Madagascar's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and charcoal production. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized epiphytic lifestyle depends on specific host trees that are themselves under pressure. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this orchid.
Habitat
This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid montane forests of eastern Madagascar, growing on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in primary and well-preserved secondary forest environments.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Angraecum perhumile classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Angraecum perhumile live?
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