CR

Cyclopogon werffii

Unknown

Overview

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

Cyclopogon werffii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this orchid depends on specific microclimatic conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cyclopogon werffii is endemic to montane cloud forests, typically occurring in humid, moss-rich environments at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these specialized ecosystems, often growing as a terrestrial orchid in the understory of primary forest.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyclopogon werffii classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyclopogon werffii 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. Cyclopogon werffii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this orchid depends on specific microclimatic conditions.
Where does Cyclopogon werffii live?
Cyclopogon werffii 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 Cyclopogon werffii?
The main threats to Cyclopogon werffii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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