ENEndangered
Popayan Bulbophyllum
Bulbophyllum popayanense
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Popayan Bulbophyllum classified as Endangered?
Popayan Bulbophyllum 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 Popayan Bulbophyllum live?
Popayan Bulbophyllum occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Popayan Bulbophyllum?
The main threats to Popayan Bulbophyllum are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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