VU

Cantleya corniculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Cantleya corniculata faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as tropical forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging and forest fragmentation, which eliminates the mature trees it depends upon for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this orchid's growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits humid tropical forests, growing on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy where it receives filtered sunlight and consistent moisture. It typically occurs at elevations between 500-1500 meters in primary and secondary forest environments.

Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Other threatened species in STEMONURACEAE

CR

Gomphandra fuliginea

Unknown
EN

Stemonurus corrugatus

Declining
EN

Medusanthera howardii

Unknown
EN

Medusanthera inaequalis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cantleya corniculata classified as Vulnerable?
Cantleya corniculata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cantleya corniculata faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as tropical forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging and forest fragmentation, which eliminates the mature trees it depends upon for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this orchid's growth and reproduction.
Where does Cantleya corniculata live?
Cantleya corniculata 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 Cantleya corniculata?
The main threats to Cantleya corniculata 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.