CRCritically Endangered
Grooved Helmet-orchid
Corybas sulcatus
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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.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Grooved Helmet-orchid classified as Critically Endangered?
Grooved Helmet-orchid 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Grooved Helmet-orchid live?
Grooved Helmet-orchid 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 Grooved Helmet-orchid?
The main threats to Grooved Helmet-orchid are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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