Cynorkis catatii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cynorkis catatii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to wild populations. Climate change may further stress this orchid's specialized ecological requirements.
Habitat
This endemic Malagasy orchid inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at moderate to high elevations. It typically grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial species in shaded understory conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures.
