CR

Bulbophyllum moratii

Unknown

Overview

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

Bulbophyllum moratii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Madagascar's remaining rainforest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the international orchid trade poses an additional risk to wild populations. Climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, growing on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy. It requires specific microclimatic conditions including high humidity, filtered light, and stable temperatures found in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum moratii classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulbophyllum moratii 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 moratii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Madagascar's remaining rainforest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the international orchid trade poses an additional risk to wild populations. Climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.
Where does Bulbophyllum moratii live?
Bulbophyllum moratii 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 moratii?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum moratii are 5.4, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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