ENEndangered
Masdevallia ignea
Unknown
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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.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Masdevallia ignea classified as Endangered?
Masdevallia ignea 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Masdevallia ignea live?
Masdevallia ignea occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Masdevallia ignea?
The main threats to Masdevallia ignea are 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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