Comparettia ignea
CR

Comparettia ignea

Unknown

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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.

Comparettia ignea faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Colombian Andes. It grows attached to tree branches and trunks in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture from cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Comparettia ignea classified as Critically Endangered?
Comparettia ignea 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. Comparettia ignea faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this epiphytic orchid. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.
Where does Comparettia ignea live?
Comparettia ignea 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 Comparettia ignea?
The main threats to Comparettia ignea 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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