Bulbophyllum sanguineum
CR

Bulbophyllum sanguineum

Declining

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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 sanguineum 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 habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations of this distinctive orchid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in humid, shaded conditions. It occurs in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations below 500 meters in Southeast Asia.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum sanguineum classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulbophyllum sanguineum 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 sanguineum 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 habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations of this distinctive orchid.
Where does Bulbophyllum sanguineum live?
Bulbophyllum sanguineum 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 sanguineum?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum sanguineum are 2.1, 2.1.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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