CR

Bulbophyllum ceriodorum

Declining

Overview

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

Bulbophyllum ceriodorum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations. Climate change-induced shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns threaten the specific microhabitat conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, growing on tree branches and trunks in the forest canopy. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity, filtered light, and consistent moisture levels typical of undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum ceriodorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulbophyllum ceriodorum 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. Bulbophyllum ceriodorum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations. Climate change-induced shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns threaten the specific microhabitat conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.
Where does Bulbophyllum ceriodorum live?
Bulbophyllum ceriodorum 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 Bulbophyllum ceriodorum?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum ceriodorum are 5.3, 5.4, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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