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Bulbophyllum tokioi

Unknown

Overview

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

Bulbophyllum tokioi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Japanese subtropical forests. The species' highly specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities that remove its host trees, while climate change threatens to alter the humid microclimatic conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits humid subtropical forests of southern Japan, growing on tree trunks and branches in shaded understory environments. It requires specific microclimatic conditions with high humidity and filtered light typical of mature forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum tokioi classified as Endangered?
Bulbophyllum tokioi 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. Bulbophyllum tokioi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Japanese subtropical forests. The species' highly specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities that remove its host trees, while climate change threatens to alter the humid microclimatic conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Bulbophyllum tokioi live?
Bulbophyllum tokioi occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bulbophyllum tokioi?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum tokioi are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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