Bulbophyllum conchophyllum
CR

Bulbophyllum conchophyllum

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.

Bulbophyllum conchophyllum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the orchid trade compounds population pressures. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this epiphytic orchid requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in humid, shaded conditions. It requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture and filtered light found in primary forest canopies.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum conchophyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulbophyllum conchophyllum 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 conchophyllum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the orchid trade compounds population pressures. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this epiphytic orchid requires.
Where does Bulbophyllum conchophyllum live?
Bulbophyllum conchophyllum occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bulbophyllum conchophyllum?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum conchophyllum are 1.1, 2.1, 5.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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