CR

Masdevallia apparitio

Declining

Overview

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

Habitat

This orchid inhabits the upper canopy of pristine cloud forests on Ecuador's eastern Andean slopes, growing as an epiphyte on moss-laden branches where constant mist and fog maintain year-round humidity levels above 80%. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found at the interface between montane and cloud forest zones, where temperature fluctuations are minimal and moisture availability remains consistently high.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

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CR

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Masdevallia apparitio classified as Critically Endangered?
Masdevallia apparitio 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Masdevallia apparitio live?
Masdevallia apparitio 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 Masdevallia apparitio?
The main threats to Masdevallia apparitio are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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