Cycnoches chlorochilon
CR

Cycnoches chlorochilon

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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.

Cycnoches chlorochilon faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching across its limited range in Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable to orchid collection for the horticultural trade, as its striking flowers make it highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this epiphytic orchid's survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits humid lowland and premontane forests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the canopy at elevations between 200-800 meters. It requires consistent moisture and filtered sunlight provided by the forest canopy, making it highly dependent on intact primary and mature secondary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycnoches chlorochilon classified as Critically Endangered?
Cycnoches chlorochilon 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. Cycnoches chlorochilon faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching across its limited range in Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable to orchid collection for the horticultural trade, as its striking flowers make it highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this epiphytic orchid's survival and reproduction.
Where does Cycnoches chlorochilon live?
Cycnoches chlorochilon 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 Cycnoches chlorochilon?
The main threats to Cycnoches chlorochilon 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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