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Anguloa brevilabris

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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.

Anguloa brevilabris faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its specialized montane ecosystems. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while illegal collection for the international orchid trade continues to reduce wild populations despite protective legislation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid cloud forests in the Colombian Andes at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in moss-rich environments with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight typical of montane forest understories.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anguloa brevilabris classified as Endangered?
Anguloa brevilabris is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Anguloa brevilabris faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Andean cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its specialized montane ecosystems. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while illegal collection for the international orchid trade continues to reduce wild populations despite protective legislation.
Where does Anguloa brevilabris live?
Anguloa brevilabris 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 Anguloa brevilabris?
The main threats to Anguloa brevilabris 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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