Cynorkis marojejyensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cynorkis marojejyensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat degradation within its extremely limited range in Madagascar's Marojejy National Park. The species' restriction to a single location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any disturbance, while slash-and-burn agriculture and illegal logging continue to fragment the remaining montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this orchid requires for survival.
Habitat
This orchid is endemic to the montane rainforests of Marojejy National Park in northeastern Madagascar, occurring at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It grows as an epiphyte in the humid, moss-covered cloud forests that characterize this unique mountain ecosystem.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cynorkis marojejyensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Cynorkis marojejyensis live?
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