CR

Angraecum peyrotii

Declining

Overview

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

Angraecum peyrotii 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 local disturbances, while its specialized epiphytic lifestyle depends on mature forest trees that are increasingly rare. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this orchid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid montane forests of Madagascar, growing on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy. It requires the stable microclimate conditions found in intact primary forest, particularly areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Angraecum peyrotii classified as Critically Endangered?
Angraecum peyrotii 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 peyrotii 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 local disturbances, while its specialized epiphytic lifestyle depends on mature forest trees that are increasingly rare. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this orchid.
Where does Angraecum peyrotii live?
Angraecum peyrotii occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Angraecum peyrotii?
The main threats to Angraecum peyrotii are 5.4, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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