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Cheirostylis inabai

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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.

Cheirostylis inabai faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Taiwan's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized mycorrhizal relationships with soil fungi mean that even subtle changes to forest floor conditions can disrupt its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required by this terrestrial orchid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits the understory of lowland broadleaf forests in Taiwan, typically growing in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including consistent moisture levels and established mycorrhizal fungal networks in the forest floor.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cheirostylis inabai classified as Endangered?
Cheirostylis inabai 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. Cheirostylis inabai faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Taiwan's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized mycorrhizal relationships with soil fungi mean that even subtle changes to forest floor conditions can disrupt its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required by this terrestrial orchid.
Where does Cheirostylis inabai live?
Cheirostylis inabai 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 Cheirostylis inabai?
The main threats to Cheirostylis inabai 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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